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a.bout IN THIS PLACEE5baJtadv [not gradable], prep, adj [after v; not gradable]Am and Aus usually around positioned or moving in or near a place, often without a clear direction, purpose or order在…内部,在…附近随意放置或移动She always leaves her clothes lying about (on the floor).她总是把衣服乱丢(在地板上)。I was sitting about all morning waiting for the plumber.整个早上我一直坐在附近,等待水管工人。They heard someone moving about outside.他们听到外面有人在走动。I've been running about (the building) all morning trying to find you.整个早上我跑遍了(大楼)寻找你。She must be about the place somewhere.她一定在这周围的什么地方。(Br fml) Do you have such a thing as a pen about you / your person (=Have you got a pen)?你身上带钢笔了吗?Is John about (=somewhere near)?约翰在附近吗?There's a lot of flu about (=many people have it) at the moment.目前有很多人患流行性感冒。You'll soon be up / out and about (=healthy) again.你很快就会恢复健康的。
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