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
I have to postpone our appointment.
我要把我们的约会延期。
Will this flight leave on time?
这班机准时起飞吗?
As the Commanding Officer explained later, one half of the station did not know what the other half was doing!