1 around /əˈraʊnd/ adverb Learner's definition of AROUND
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b : in, along, or through a curving path绕圈；绕道 c chiefly US —
used to indicate a measurement that is made along the outer surface of something circular以圆周计算 2
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used to indicate that a number, amount, time, etc., is not exact or certain（数字、数量、时间等）大约 -
The price of dinner was around [=(chiefly US) about] $50.这顿饭大约50美元。
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It lasted around [=(chiefly US) about] a century.这大约持续了一个世纪。
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The repair should cost around [=approximately, roughly] $200.修理费大约应该是200美元。
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We should leave in around 10 minutes.我们应该大约10分钟后离开。
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We got home at around 8 o'clock. = (US) We got home around about 8 o'clock. [=it was approximately 8 o'clock when we got home]我们大约8点钟到家。
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a : in close from all sides so as to surround someone or something在周围 b : in many different directions在四处 c : in or to many different places在（或去）许多不同的地方 -
People were standing around [=(chiefly Brit) about], talking quietly in small groups.人们在附近站着，三三两两地低声谈论着。
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His tools were scattered around [=(chiefly Brit) about] carelessly.他的工具随处乱放。
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She travels around [=(chiefly Brit) about] on business quite a lot.她经常去不同的地方出差。
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This is a very interesting town: let me show you around.这是一个很有意思的小镇，我带你四处转转。
d : in or near a particular area or place在附近 -
We went to the store, but there was no one around. [=there was no one there; (chiefly Brit) there was no one about]我们去商店了，但那里一个人也没有。
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Let's wait/stay/stick around awhile.我们在附近等/待/逗留一会儿吧。
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I'm not sure where it is, but it must be around somewhere.我不确定它具体在哪儿，但它一定就在附近。
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It's safer when there are other people around.附近有其他人会更加安全。
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I'd like to speak to him if he's around.如果他没走远，我想跟他谈谈。
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So long, then! (I'll) See you around! [=I'll see you later]再见！一会儿见！
e : to a particular place去某处 4
: in the opposite direction朝相反方向 5
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used with some verbs to indicate repeated or continued action or behavior that does not have a clear or definite purpose与某些动词连用，指没有明确目的的重复性或持续性动作或行为 -
He's always joking around when he should be serious.他总是在该严肃的时候瞎开玩笑。
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Don't play/fool around with your food like that!吃饭就好好吃，不要乱摆弄你的吃的！
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I was just standing around, waiting for the train to arrive.我就一直站着，等火车进站。
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used to describe something that returns in a regular or repeated way循环往复地 7
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used to describe how two things are arranged or ordered用于描述两件东西如何摆放或排列 -
You put the fork on the left and the knife on the right. They should be the other way around. [=(chiefly Brit) round] [=the fork should be on the right and the knife on the left]你把叉子放在了左边，刀放在了右边。它们应该互换位置。
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You've got them the wrong way around. [=(chiefly Brit) round]你把这两件东西的位置弄错了。
2 around /əˈraʊnd/ preposition
2 around
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Learner's definition of AROUND
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a : on all sides of (something or someone)在四周；在周围 -
a house with trees (all) around [=(chiefly Brit) round] it四周长满树木的房子
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The people were seated around the table.人们围着桌子坐着。
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A crowd gathered around him.一群人聚在他周围。
b : so as to circle or surround (something or someone)环绕；围住 : moving so as to circle (something or someone)绕着 -
The Earth revolves/goes/moves around [=(chiefly Brit) round] the Sun.地球绕着太阳转。
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We went all around the lake enjoying the different views.我们绕着湖行走，欣赏不同的景色。
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They sailed around the world.他们乘船环游世界。
c : over or in different parts of (a place)遍布；遍及 -
He traveled (all) around [=(chiefly Brit) round] the country.他在这个国家四处游历。
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He's a well-known figure around the town.他是这个镇上的名人。
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We drove all around the town looking for him.我们开车满城转，四处找他。
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This is a very interesting town: let me show you around it.这是一个很有意思的小镇，我带你四处转转。
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We took a tour around New England.我们到新英格兰各地游览了一圈。
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You can find lots of good restaurants around here.你会发现这附近有很多好餐馆。
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I help her out sometimes around the house.我有时会在房子里帮她四处张罗一下。
d : on or to another side of (something)在另一边；到另一边 2
a : in the area near to (something or someone)在附近 -
Fish are abundant around [=about, near] the reefs.礁石附近有很多鱼。
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I'm not sure where it is, but it must be somewhere around here. = It must be around here somewhere.我不确定它具体在哪儿，但它一定就在附近。
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I feel happier when I'm around her.我跟她在一起时感到更开心。
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It happened in Naples—or (somewhere) around there.事情发生在那不勒斯或附近地区。
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I can tell from/by your accent that you're not from around here.从你的口音我能判断出你不是本地人。
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It's safer when there are other people around you.有其他人在你身边会更加安全。
b : near or not far from (something) in time（时间上）大约，大概 3
: so as to avoid or get past (something)避开；绕过 4
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used to indicate the central part or idea used for building or organizing something以…为中心；围绕 3 around /əˈraʊnd/ adjective
3 around
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Learner's definition of AROUND
not used before a noun
: existing or active存在着；活跃
been around
◊ Something that has been around for a long time has existed or been available for a long time.早已存在的；早就有的
◊ A person who has been around has had a lot of different experiences and knows a lot about the world.阅历丰富的；见过世面的