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pen in/up [phrasal verb] pen (someone or something) in/up : to put or keep (a person or animal) in an enclosed area : to prevent (someone or something) from moving beyond a particular area把…关进围栏;囚禁;监禁 — usually used as (be) penned in/up通常用作(be) penned in/up Several dogs were penned up [=penned] behind the house.屋后关着几条狗。 The men were penned up [=trapped] on the ship for months.这些人在船上被囚禁了数月。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 She felt penned in by their relationship.他们之间的关系让她觉得束缚。 pen |