单词 | abound |
释义 | a·bound (ə-bound) intr.v. a·bound·ed, a·bound·ing, a·bounds 1. To be great in number or amount: "In areas where scorpions abound, spider populations are generally kept in check" (Natalie Angier). 2. To have something in great numbers or amounts. Often used with in or with: "Neanderthal sites ... abound with artifacts, including scrapers, choppers, hand axes, and knives" (Philip and Carol Zaleski). See Synonyms at teem1. [Middle English abounden, from Old French abonder, from Latin abundāre, to overflow : ab-, away; see AB-1 + undāre, to flow (from unda, wave; see wed-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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