surround
n[Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/sth (with sb/sth) (cause sb/sth to) move into position all round sb/sth; encircle sb/sth, esp so as to prevent escape (使某人[某物])包围某人[某物]; 围住某人[某物](尤指使之无法脱逃)
Troops have surrounded the town. 部队已将该城包围.
They have surrounded the town with troops. 他们出动军队包围了该城.
(fig 比喻) He likes to surround himself with beautiful things. 他喜欢生活在美的环境中.
(b) ~ sth/sb (by/with sth) (esp passive 尤用於被动语态) be all round sth/sb 包围或环绕某物[某人]
Trees surround the pond. 树木围绕著池塘.
The house was surrounded by high walls. 房子的四周有高墙.
(fig 比喻) The new plan is surrounded by much speculation, ie Everyone is wondering about it. 新计画备受猜疑.
She has always been surrounded with fashionable friends. 她周围总有许多爱赶时髦的朋友. surround, n (usu decorative) border around an object (通常指装饰性的)物体的边缘
a fireplace with a tiled surround 周围镶有瓷砖的壁炉.
Ours is a fairly new country, so our cities and towns are modern.
我们的国家是个很新的国家,所以我们的城镇很现代化。
For example, you can send information abroad immediately, but mailing a letter might take a week or so.
例如,你能够马上发送信息到国外,但寄一封信可能要大约一周的时间。
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