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.
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
00在这里集合,游泳之后再吃午餐。别着急!我们有足够的时间。
I've recently noticed that one of my work-mates is stealing.
我最近注意到,我的一个工友在行窃。
There are also other varieties that do not live in groups at all.