fencing

fencing
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres, according to a set of rules, in order to score points against an opponent
    击剑运动
    [as modifier]a fencing foil.
    花剑。
    ■(figurative)the action of conducting a discussion or argument so as to avoid the direct mention of something
    (喻)(在讨论或争论中)避而不答,回避
  2. a series of fences
    栅栏,围栏,篱笆
    security fencing.
    安全栅。
    ■material used for the construction of fences
    筑栅栏用材料
    chestnut is still in demand for fencing.
    栗木做栅栏仍有需求。
    ■the erection of fences
    筑栅
    ■the jumping of fences by a racehorse
    (赛马)跨越障碍
    [as modifier]the horse makes his fencing debut today.
    这匹马今天是首次亮相跨越障碍。
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