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1 (noun) in the sense of ball

Definition

an object having this shape, such as a planet

The cactus will form a large sphere crested with golden thorns.

Synonyms

ball

a golf ball

He screwed the letter up into a ball.

globe

delicacies from every corner of the globe

orb

The moon's orb shone high in the sky.

globule

circle

She moved only in the most exalted circles.

2 (noun) in the sense of field

Definition

a particular field of activity

the sphere of international politics

Synonyms

field

They are both experts in their field.

range

The trees on the mountain within my range of vision had all been felled.

area

She was involved in every area of the project.

department (informal)

Sorry, I don't know – that's not my department.

function

The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital.

territory

They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control.

capacity

She was visiting in her official capacity as co-chairperson.

province

Opera remained largely the province of the aristocracy.

patch

scope

the scope of a novel

turf (slang)

Their turf was Paris: its streets, theatres, homes and parks.

realm

the realm of politics

domain

This sort of information should be in the public domain.

compass

Within the compass of a book of this size, such a comprehensive survey is not practicable.

walk of life

In this job you meet people from all walks of life.

3 (noun) in the sense of rank

Definition

people of the same rank or with shared interests

life outside academic spheres of society

Synonyms

rank

He eventually rose to the rank of captain.

class

the relationship between different social classes

station

The vast majority knew their station in life and kept to it.

status

promoted to the status of foreman

stratum

It was an enormous task that affected every stratum of society.

idiom

See sphere of influence

单词	sphere
释义	Trends of sphere View usage for: sphere (sfɪəʳ) Word forms: plural spheres 1. countable noun A sphere is an object that is completely round in shape like a ball. 2. countable noun A sphere of activity or interest is a particular area of activity or interest. ...the sphere of international politics. [+ of] ...nurses, working in all spheres of the health service. [+ of] Synonyms: field, range, area, department [informal] More Synonyms of sphere 3. countable noun A sphere of people is a group of them who are similar in social status or who have the same interests. ...the realities of life outside the government and academic spheres of society. [+ of] Synonyms: rank, class, station, status More Synonyms of sphere 4. See sphere of influence More Synonyms of sphere sphere in British English (sfɪə) noun 1. mathematics a. a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from a given point, the centre b. the solid figure bounded by this surface or the space enclosed by it. Equation: (x–a)2 + (y–b)2 + (z–c)2 = r2, where r is the radius and (a, b, c) are the coordinates of the centre; surface area: 4πr2; volume: 4πr3/3 2. any object having approximately this shape; globe 3. the night sky considered as a vaulted roof; firmament 4. any heavenly object such as a planet, natural satellite, or star 5. (in the Ptolemaic or Copernican systems of astronomy) one of a series of revolving hollow globes, arranged concentrically, on whose transparent surfaces the sun (or in the Copernican system the earth), the moon, the planets, and fixed stars were thought to be set, revolving around the earth (or in the Copernican system the sun) 6. particular field of activity; environment that's out of my sphere 7. a social class or stratum of society verb (transitive) mainly poetic 8. to surround or encircle 9. to place aloft or in the heavens Word origin C14: from Late Latin sphēra, from Latin sphaera globe, from Greek sphaira -sphere in British English combining form in countable noun 1. having the shape or form of a sphere bathysphere 2. indicating a spherelike enveloping mass atmosphere Derived forms -spheric combining form in adjective sphere in American English (sfɪr) noun 1. any round body or figure having the surface equally distant from the center at all points; globe; ball 2. a star, planet, etc. 3. the visible heavens; sky 4. celestial sphere 5. any of a series of hypothetical spherical shells, transparent, concentric, and postulated as revolving one within another, in which the stars, planets, sun, moon, etc. weresupposedly set: a concept of ancient astronomy 6. the place, range, or extent of action, existence, knowledge, experience, influence, etc.; province; compass 7. social stratum; place in society; walk of life verb transitiveWord forms: sphered or ˈsphering OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic 8. to put in or as in a sphere 9. to put among the heavenly spheres 10. to form into a sphere Word origin ME spere < OFr espere < L sphaera < Gr sphaira -sphere in American English (sfɪr) 1. something resembling a sphere; esp., a cell or body part oosphere 2. any of the atmospheric layers surrounding a planet or star chromosphere Image of sphere © optimarc, shutterstock Examples of 'sphere' in a sentence sphere The political sphere must be studied in its own right. Harrison, David The Sociology of Modernization and Development (1988) There is competition for resources from a buyer that understands and accepts spheres of influence. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This could go beyond the economic sphere. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Each show will have a guest presenter focusing on a particular sphere of personal interest. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The spheres of activity in which he moved were inherently controversial. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The two spheres had become one globe. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) The basic mismatch emerged between the accepted norms of the economic and the political spheres. Roper, Jon Democracy and its Critics - Anglo-American democratic thought in the nineteenth century (1989) Their main sphere of influence is drug importation and protection. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The articulation of different modes is not restricted to the economic sphere. Harrison, David The Sociology of Modernization and Development (1988) In no other sphere of human activity do we have this. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Or is her home her one sphere of power? The Sun (2010) Economic liberalisation has not had its parallel in the political sphere. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Get rid of pockets and you wipe out entire cultural and economic spheres that have enriched the human condition. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Cornwall has always had this relationship with the rest of the world that gives us a different sphere of interest. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It's true of most spheres of life. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Until he was undermined by his appalling illness he was a strong and effective president who considerably extended the presidential sphere of government. Wright, Vincent The Government and Politics of France (1989) At this stage of my life, the sphere of paid work is a central component of my calling. Christianity Today (2000) He was a confidant to captains of industry and a warm and intelligent man who built an impressive fan club across all spheres of life. Times, Sunday Times (2011) In the academic sphere of sociology it was a term neither widely used nor understood, indeed it was actively resisted in many quarters. Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990) Over 150 unbroken minutes, the sphere rings hollow. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The gunners were firing common shell, a hollow iron sphere containing gunpowder, which flung out fragments of iron. Malcolm Balen A Model Victory (2005) In other spheres the Government has almost entirely withdrawn from what were important roles - house building and support for industry in particular. Times, Sunday Times (2011) In other languages sphere British English: sphere NOUN A sphere is an object that is completely round in shape like a ball. Because the earth spins, it is not a perfect sphere. American English: sphere Brazilian Portuguese: esfera Chinese: 球体 European Spanish: esfera French: sphère German: Kugel Italian: sfera Japanese: 球 Korean: 구체 European Portuguese: esfera Latin American Spanish: esfera All related terms of 'sphere' armillary sphere a model of the celestial sphere consisting of rings representing the relative positions of the celestial equator , ecliptic , etc, used by early astronomers for determining the positions of stars attraction sphere → centrosphere (sense 1 ) celestial sphere an imaginary sphere of infinitely large radius enclosing the universe so that all celestial bodies appear to be projected onto its surface Schwarzschild sphere the sphere which surrounds a non-rotating uncharged black hole , from within which no information can escape because of gravitational forces sphere of influence A country's sphere of influence is an area of the world where it has a lot of influence. Chinese translation of 'sphere' sphere (sfɪəʳ) n (c) 球体(體) (qiútǐ) (= area) 领(領)域 (lǐngyù) (个(個), gè) 1 (noun) in the sense of ball Definition an object having this shape, such as a planet The cactus will form a large sphere crested with golden thorns. Synonyms ball a golf ball He screwed the letter up into a ball. globe delicacies from every corner of the globe orb The moon's orb shone high in the sky. globule circle She moved only in the most exalted circles. 2 (noun) in the sense of field Definition a particular field of activity the sphere of international politics Synonyms field They are both experts in their field. range The trees on the mountain within my range of vision had all been felled. area She was involved in every area of the project. department (informal) Sorry, I don't know – that's not my department. function The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital. territory They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control. capacity She was visiting in her official capacity as co-chairperson. province Opera remained largely the province of the aristocracy. patch scope the scope of a novel turf (slang) Their turf was Paris: its streets, theatres, homes and parks. realm the realm of politics domain This sort of information should be in the public domain. compass Within the compass of a book of this size, such a comprehensive survey is not practicable. walk of life In this job you meet people from all walks of life. 3 (noun) in the sense of rank Definition people of the same rank or with shared interests life outside academic spheres of society Synonyms rank He eventually rose to the rank of captain. class the relationship between different social classes station The vast majority knew their station in life and kept to it. status promoted to the status of foreman stratum It was an enormous task that affected every stratum of society. idiom See sphere of influence Additional synonyms in the sense of area Definition a subject field She was involved in every area of the project. Synonyms realm, part, department (informal), field, province, arena, sphere, domain in the sense of capacity Definition a position or function She was visiting in her official capacity as co-chairperson. Synonyms function, position, role, post, appointment, province, sphere, service, office in the sense of circle Definition a group of people sharing an interest, activity, or upbringing She moved only in the most exalted circles. Synonyms sphere, world, area, range, field, scene (informal), orbit, realm, milieu Synonyms of 'sphere' sphere Explore 'sphere' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of class Definition one of the groups into which a phylum is divided, containing one or more orders the relationship between different social classes Synonyms group, grouping, set, order, league, division, rank, caste, status, sphere in the sense of compass Definition limits or range Within the compass of a book of this size, such a comprehensive survey is not practicable. Synonyms range, field, area, reach, scope, sphere, limit, stretch, bound, extent, zone, boundary, realm in the sense of department Definition a specialized sphere of activity Sorry, I don't know – that's not my department. Synonyms area, line, responsibility, function, province, sphere, realm, domain, speciality in the sense of domain Definition a particular area of activity or interest This sort of information should be in the public domain. Synonyms sphere, area, field, concern, scene (informal), sector, territory, province, arena, realm in the sense of function Definition the intended role or purpose of a person or thing The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital. Synonyms purpose, business, job, concern, use, part, office, charge, role, post, operation, situation, activity, exercise, responsibility, task, duty, mission, employment, capacity, province, occupation, raison d'être in the sense of globe Definition the earth delicacies from every corner of the globe Synonyms planet, world, round, ball, earth, sphere, orb in the sense of orb Definition a sphere The moon's orb shone high in the sky. Synonyms sphere, ball, circle, globe, round in the sense of province Definition an area of learning, activity, etc. Opera remained largely the province of the aristocracy. Synonyms area, business, concern, responsibility, part, line, charge, role, post, department (informal), field, duty, function, employment, capacity, orbit, sphere, turf (slang), pigeon (British, informal) in the sense of range The trees on the mountain within my range of vision had all been felled. Synonyms scope, area, field, bounds, province, orbit, span, domain, compass, latitude, radius, amplitude, purview, sphere in the sense of realm Definition a field of interest or study the realm of politics Synonyms field, world, area, province, sphere, department (informal), region, branch, territory, zone, patch, orbit, turf (slang) Additional synonyms in the sense of scope Definition the area covered by an activity or topic the scope of a novel Synonyms range, capacity, reach, area, extent, confines, outlook, orbit, span, sphere, compass, remit, terms of reference, ambit, purview, field of reference in the sense of station Definition position in society The vast majority knew their station in life and kept to it. Synonyms position, rank, status, standing, post, situation, grade, sphere in the sense of status Definition a person's position in society promoted to the status of foreman Synonyms position, rank, grade, degree (archaic), ranking in the sense of stratum Definition a social class It was an enormous task that affected every stratum of society. Synonyms class, group, level, station, estate, rank, grade, category, bracket, caste in the sense of territory Definition the geographical area under the control of a particular government They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control. Synonyms district, area, land, region, state, country, sector, zone, province, patch, turf (slang), domain, terrain, tract, bailiwick in the sense of turf Definition a person's area of knowledge or influence Their turf was Paris: its streets, theatres, homes and parks. Synonyms area or sphere of influence, territory, province, preserve, patch (British, informal), domain, manor (British, informal), home ground, stamping ground, bailiwick (informal) in the sense of walk of life Definition social position or profession In this job you meet people from all walks of life. Synonyms area, calling, business, line, course, trade, class, field, career, rank, employment, province, profession, occupation, arena, sphere, realm, domain, caste, vocation, line of work, métier
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