Snowed in Meaning in English
expression
释义
To be unable to leave a place because so much snow has fallen that doors, roads, or paths are blocked.
用法与细微差别
'Snowed in' is informal and mostly used in cold regions. Refers to situations where snow physically prevents people from leaving buildings or traveling. Can be used for houses, cars, or even cities. Not used for metaphorical situations.
例句
We were snowed in all weekend and couldn't go outside.
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After the storm, the school was snowed in and classes were canceled.
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My car was snowed in this morning, so I couldn't drive to work.
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We had plans to visit friends, but got snowed in and had to stay home instead.
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Last winter, our whole town got snowed in for almost a week.
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If we get snowed in tonight, let's make hot chocolate and play board games.
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