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circulate

UK //ˈsɜː.kjə.leɪt//US //ˈsɝː.kjə.leɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'circulatus'(过去分词形式),原意为'形成圆圈',后演变为表示循环或流通的动作。

verb

❶ 指液体、气体或信息等在系统或群体中不断移动或传播,强调持续流动或扩散的过程。

“Blood circulates through the body to deliver oxygen.”

(血液在体内循环以输送氧气。)

“The fan helps to circulate air in the room.”

(风扇帮助房间里的空气流通。)

同义词:spread, distribute, disseminate, propagate, flow

常见短语

circulate around — 指某物围绕某处移动或传播,常用于描述信息或物体在特定范围内的流动。

“News of the accident circulated around the small town within hours.”

(事故的消息几小时内在小镇周围传遍了。)