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surround

UK //səˈraʊnd//US //səˈraʊnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'surounden',来自古法语 'suronder',由 'sur-'(意为'在...之上'或'周围')和 'onder'(意为'淹没')组成,最初与水的环绕有关。

verb

❶ 指某物或某人被其他事物完全包围或环绕,通常强调四周都存在某物。

“The garden is surrounded by a high fence.”

(花园被一道高篱笆围了起来。)

“Mountains surround the small village.”

(群山环绕着这个小村庄。)

同义词:encircle, encompass, enclose, ring, hem in

noun

❶ 指环绕某物的东西或环境,通常用于描述周围的装饰或氛围。

“The surround of the fireplace was made of marble.”

(壁炉的周围是用大理石做的。)

“The surround sound system makes the movie experience more immersive.”

(环绕音响系统让电影体验更加身临其境。)

同义词:border, perimeter, edge, frame, enclosure

常见短语

surround yourself with — 指让自己被某些人或事物围绕,通常用于建议选择积极的环境或人际关系。

“You should surround yourself with positive people.”

(你应该让自己周围充满积极的人。)