English Dictionary

compound

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

noun

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined. / An enclosure for secure storage. / A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.

The factory has a large compound where workers can take breaks.

意味（1）

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.

意味（2）

An enclosure for secure storage.

A total of 75 cycle spaces are being installed at three Greater Anglia stations - …. And a secure compound for bicycles is being built at Cambridge North.

意味（3）

A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.

Shepard: What kind of proof do you have that the major is dangerous?

Transmission: Three days ago, we sent two Alliance representatives to meet with him at his compound. They have disappeared. We believe Kyle and his followers killed them.

Shepard: What kind of proof do you have that the major is dangerous? Transmission: Three days ago, we sent two Alliance representatives to meet with him at his compound. They have disappeared. We believe Kyle and his followers killed them. Transmission: That compound is a cult, Shepard. They call him 'Father Kyle' now. He's set himself up as some kind of religious leader.