enclave
n
small territory of one state surrounded by that of another 飞地(被他国领土包围的一块领土)
British enclaves in Africa 非洲的英国飞地
(fig 比喻) Switzerland was an enclave of peace in war-torn Europe. 在饱经战争磨难的欧洲, 瑞士是和平的世外桃源.
🗣️ 情景例句
If I fail this test I'll kill myself.
我这次考试要是通不过,就得自杀了。
No. I've been in California for the past month.
没有,我刚到加利福尼亚去了一个月。
Earlier, we were infants and young children, and consequently more vulnerable;