1 round /ˈraʊnd/ adjective rounder; roundest
rounder; roundest
Learner's definition of ROUND
[also more round; most round]
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: shaped like a circle or ball圆形的;环形的;球形的 -
The Earth is round.地球是圆的。
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little round meatballs小圆肉丸
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a round table圆桌
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The baby has a round face.这个婴儿的脸蛋圆圆的。
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the owl's big, round eyes猫头鹰又大又圆的眼睛
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: shaped like a cylinder圆柱形的 3
: having curves rather than angles圆弧形的 -
He has round shoulders.他有溜肩膀。
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a shirt with a round collar圆领衬衫
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The corners are round.这些转角是圆弧形的。
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the plant's round leaves植物的圆形叶子
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: slightly fat : plump微胖的;丰满的 -
a large, round man体大微胖的男子
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his big, round belly他的大圆肚子
5 always used before a noun
a ◊ A round number is a whole number that often ends in 0 or 5 and that is used instead of a more exact number.整数的;尾数是0或5的
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The total actually came to $33.02, but the cashier made it a round $33.总金额实际上是33.02美元,但收银员只取整收了33美元。
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In round numbers/figures, the cost of the project adds up to two million dollars.以整数算,这个项目的成本合计为两百万美元。
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“How much do you want for it?” “How about 50 dollars? That's a nice round number.”“这东西你想要多少钱?”“50美元如何?一个不错的整数。”
b : exact or complete准确的;完整的 — roundness
/ˈraʊndnəs/ noun [noncount] 2 round /ˈraʊnd/ adverb
Learner's definition of ROUND
3 round /ˈraʊnd/ noun
plural rounds
plural rounds
Learner's definition of ROUND
1 [count]
a : one of a series of similar events(一系列类似事件中的)一个,一轮,一次 —
often + of b : a series of similar actions, events, or things一系列类似的行动(或事件、事情) —
usually + of c : a regular series of activities一系列常规活动;惯常的活动 —
usually + of 2
rounds [plural] : a series of regular or similar visits or stops一系列常规巡视(或停留) -
The doctor is on her rounds at the hospital. = (US) The doctor is making/doing her rounds at the hospital. [=the doctor is visiting the different patients she sees every day at the hospital]这名女医生正在医院进行例行查房。
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(US) She made the rounds of the stores [=she went to many different stores] looking for bargains.她去了许多家不同的商店寻找便宜货。
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: a route that is regularly covered as part of a job(工作中的)常规巡回路线,常规巡视活动 [plural]
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4 [count]
a : a stage of a sports competition in which each player or team plays against an opponent and the winner is allowed to continue to the next stage(体育比赛的)一轮,轮次 b : one of the three-minute periods into which a boxing match is divided(拳击赛中的)一个回合 c : a complete set of holes played in golf : 18 holes of golf(尤指18穴高尔夫球赛的)一场 5
[count] : a number of drinks that are served at the same time to each person in a group(给客人们同时上的)一轮酒 6
[singular] : a usually short period of applause, cheering, etc.(掌声、喝彩等的)一阵 7 [count]
a : a shot fired from a weapon一次射击;一枪 b : a bullet for one shot一发子弹 8
[count] music : a song in which three or more singers sing the same melody and words but start at different times轮唱曲
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[count] : a round shape圆形;圆块;圆片 10 [count] British
a : a whole slice of bread or toast(一整片)面包,吐司
b : a sandwich that is made with two whole slices of bread(两整片面包做成的)三明治 —
usually + of
in the round
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: in a position that allows something to be seen from all sides圆雕的;可全方位观看的;立体的 2
: with a center stage surrounded by an audience环形剧场的;舞台设在中央的
make the rounds
(US) or chiefly British do/go the rounds
◊ When a rumor, a piece of news, etc. makes/does/goes the rounds, it is passed from one person to another person and becomes widely known.(传言、消息等)广为传播
— see also 3round 2 (above) 4 round /ˈraʊnd/ verb
rounds; rounded; rounding
rounds; rounded; rounding
Learner's definition of ROUND
[+ object]
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: to go or pass around (something)环绕…而行;绕过;拐过 -
When we rounded the bend (in the road), we saw two deer in a field.驶过这段弯路时,我们在田野里看见有两只鹿。
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He slipped when he was rounding first base.他绕过一垒时滑倒了。
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: to finish or complete (something) in a good or suitable way圆满结束,满意完成(某事物) —
+ off or out -
They rounded off the meal with coffee and dessert.他们最后喝了咖啡,吃了甜品,心满意足地结束了那顿饭。
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Winning the tournament was the perfect way to round out her career.此次锦标赛夺冠给她的运动生涯画上了一个圆满句号。
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Two Nobel Prize winners round out the distinguished staff.两位诺贝尔奖得主在工作岗位上均表现杰出。
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: to cause (something) to have a round shape修圆磨光 —
often + off 4
mathematics : to increase or decrease (a number) to the nearest whole or round number把(数)四舍五入调为整数 —
often + off
round on
[phrasal verb] round on (someone) British
: to suddenly turn toward and attack (someone)突然转而攻击(某人) —
usually used figuratively to describe suddenly beginning to speak to someone in an angry or critical way通常用作比喻,形容突然怒斥或抨击某人
round up
[phrasal verb] round up (someone or something) or round (someone or something) up
: to find and gather together (people, animals, or things)聚集(分散的人或物);驱拢(牲口) -
They rounded up the cattle.他们把牛都赶到了一起。
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The police rounded up all the suspects.警方围捕了所有嫌犯。
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She rounded up people to play basketball.她找了人来打篮球。
— see also roundup 5 round /ˈraʊnd/ preposition
5 round
/ˈraʊnd/
preposition
Learner's definition of ROUND
chiefly British