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单词 circler
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
cir•cle /ˈsɜrkəl/USA pronunciation   n., v., -cled, -cling. 
n. [countable]
  1. Mathematicsa closed curve consisting of all the points at a given distance from the center:She drew a circle.
  2. Mathematicsthe flat surface or plane made up by such a curve:"Somewhere in this circle is our missing submarine,'' said the general.
  3. any ringlike object or arrangement: a circle of dancers.
  4. the area within which something acts, exerts influence, etc.;
    realm;
    sphere: a wide circle of influence.
  5. a number of persons joined by something in common: a circle of friends.

v. 
  1. [+ object] to enclose in a circle: Circle the correct answer.
  2. to move in a circle around: [+ object]The police circled the house cautiously.[no object]The squadron circled at 20,000 feet.
  3. [+ object] to bypass;
    go around;
    evade: The ship circled the iceberg.
Idioms
  1. Idioms come full circle:
    • to find oneself back where one started:We'd come full circle in our tour of the city.

cir•cler, n. [countable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
cir•cle  (sûrkəl),USA pronunciation n., v., -cled, -cling. 
n. 
  1. Mathematicsa closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation:x2 + y2 = r2.
  2. Mathematicsthe portion of a plane bounded by such a curve.
  3. any circular or ringlike object, formation, or arrangement:a circle of dancers.
  4. a ring, circlet, or crown.
  5. the ring of a circus.
  6. Show Businessa section of seats in a theater:dress circle.
  7. the area within which something acts, exerts influence, etc.;
    realm;
    sphere:A politician has a wide circle of influence.
  8. a series ending where it began, esp. when perpetually repeated;
    cycle:the circle of the year.
  9. Philosophy[Logic.]an argument ostensibly proving a conclusion but actually assuming the conclusion or its equivalent as a premise;
    vicious circle.
  10. a complete series forming a connected whole;
    cycle:the circle of the sciences.
  11. a number of persons bound by a common tie;
    coterie:a literary circle; a family circle.
  12. Governmentan administrative division, esp. of a province.
  13. Geography, Place Namesa parallel of latitude.
  14. Astronomy
    • (formerly) the orbit of a heavenly body.
    • See meridian circle. 
  15. Surveyinga glass or metal disk mounted concentrically with the spindle of a theodolite or level and graduated so that the angle at which the alidade is set may be read.
  16. a sphere or orb:the circle of the earth.
  17. Astronomya ring of light in the sky;
    halo.

v.t. 
  1. to enclose in a circle;
    surround;
    encircle:Circle the correct answer on the exam paper. The enemy circled the hill.
  2. to move in a circle or circuit around;
    rotate or revolve around:He circled the house cautiously.
  3. to change course so as to pass by or avoid collision with;
    bypass;
    evade:The ship carefully circled the iceberg.
  4. Idioms circle the wagons:
    • American History(in the early U.S. West) to form the wagons of a covered-wagon train into a circle for defensive purposes, as against Indian attack.
    • Slang Termsto prepare for an all-out, unaided defensive fight:The company has circled the wagons since its market share began to decline.

v.i. 
  1. to move in a circle or circuit:The plane circled for half an hour before landing.
  2. Show Business[Motion Pictures, Television.]to iris (usually fol. by in or out).
  • Latin, as above
  • Latin, as above; replacing Old English circul
  • Old French
  • Latin circulus, equivalent. to circ(us) (see circus) + -ulus -ule; replacing Middle English cercle
  • bef. 1000
circler, n. 
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ring, halo, corona.
    • 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Circle, club, coterie, set, society are terms applied to restricted social groups. A circle may be a little group; in the plural it often suggests a whole section of society interested in one mode of life, occupation, etc.:a sewing circle; a language circle; in theatrical circles.Club implies an association with definite requirements for membership and fixed dues:an athletic club.Coterie suggests a little group closely and intimately associated because of congeniality:a literary coterie.Set refers to a number of persons of similar background, interests, etc., somewhat like a clique (See ring 1) but without disapproving connotations; however, it often implies wealth or interest in social activities:the country club set.A society is a group associated to further common interests of a cultural or practical kind:a Humane Society.

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