| 释义 |
roundup
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: in sense 1, from round (VI) + up; in other senses from round up
1. : an upward curvature (as in a ship's deck) : camber
2.
a. : the gathering together of cattle by riders (as for branding or for shipment to market)
b. : the men and horses engaged in a roundup
3. : a gathering in of scattered persons or things
< a roundup of criminals >
4.
a. : a summary (as in a printed or broadcast news report) of related information of various kinds or from various sources
< a roundup of the year's financial news >
b. : a brief résumé of late news
< said he heard it on the 11 o'clock news roundup > |