n.

1. 限制[U][（+to）]
2. 幽禁；监禁[U][（+to）]
   He was placed in confinement.

   他被监禁。

3. 分娩（期）[U][C]
   When does she expect her confinement?

   她预期何时分娩？

n.

1. the action of confining or state of being confined.
2. dated the condition of being in childbirth.