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• 用于表示大约、接近某个数量或时间；也可表示关于某个话题，或即将做某事。

Used to indicate approximation, concerning a subject, or being on the point of doing something.

1. On the moveB1informal

   Active or moving around; not stationary.

   活跃的

   • The children are about, playing in the garden.
   • He's always about, never sitting still for long.
   • The cat is about somewhere, probably hiding.

   同义词activearoundastirmovingstirring

2. ApproximatelyA2formal

   Used to indicate an imprecise but fairly close estimate of a quantity.

   大约

   • The project will cost about a thousand dollars.
   • She is about thirty years old.
   • We have about ten minutes before the meeting starts.

   同义词approximatelyaroundcircaclose tomore or lessnearroughly

   反义词exactlyprecisely

3. All aroundA2formal

   Surrounding or encircling; on all sides.

   周围

   • The fields about the house are full of flowers.
   • There were trees about the lake.
   • The crowd gathered about the speaker.

   同义词ambientencirclingencompassingsurrounding

4. In the vicinityA2informal

   Located nearby or in the area.

   在附近

   • Is there a pharmacy about here?
   • I think he's somewhere about the office.
   • There are no shops about this neighborhood.

   同义词aroundat handherenearnearbypresent

5. Moving in various directionsB1informal

   Moving to or among many different places without a specific direction.

   到处

   • The tourists wandered about the city.
   • She was running about the house looking for her keys.
   • The children were running about in the park.

   同义词aroundround

6. Reversed positionB2formal

   In or to a reversed or opposite position or direction.

   反向的

   • He turned about and walked away.
   • The ship came about to avoid the storm.
   • She spun about to face him.

   同义词aroundbackwardsoppositereversed

7. In rotation or successionC1formal

   In a circular order or sequence.

   轮流的

   • The seasons come about in a predictable cycle.
   • The wheel turned about on its axle.
   • The dancers moved about in a circle.

8. Nearly accomplishedB2informal

   Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; almost.

   将近完成的

   • The work is about finished.
   • He was about to leave when the phone rang.
   • The project is about complete.

   反义词awaycompletelyfarfully

• 副词，用于表示大约、接近某个数量或时间，也可表示围绕、在周围或到处移动；还用于短语动词中，如“come about”（发生）或“set about”（着手）。

An adverb used to indicate approximation, nearness in time or quantity, or movement in various directions. It can mean 'approximately,' 'nearly,' 'around,' or 'in the vicinity.' Also used in phrasal verbs like 'come about' or 'set about.'

1. On the moveB1informal

   Moving around or active, often used to describe someone who is not stationary.

   在活动中

   • The children were about all day, playing in the yard.
   • He's always about, never sitting still for a moment.
   • The cat is about somewhere, probably hunting mice.

   同义词abroadactivearoundastirmovingstirring

   反义词fixedinactivestationary

2. ApproximatelyA2formal

   Used to indicate an imprecise but fairly close estimate of a quantity or number.

   大约

   • There were about fifty people at the party.
   • The project will cost about ten thousand dollars.
   • She arrived about an hour ago.

   同义词almostapproximatelyaroundcircaclose tomore or lessnearlyor soroughly

   反义词exactlyprecisely

3. All aroundB1formal

   In every direction; on all sides.

   四周

   • The children ran about the garden.
   • Papers were scattered about the room.
   • He looked about him, searching for a familiar face.

   同义词aroundround

4. NearbyA2informal

   In the area or vicinity; close by.

   附近

   • Is there a post office about here?
   • She must be about somewhere.
   • I left my keys about, but I can't find them.

   同义词aroundnearby

5. Here and thereB1informal

   Moving to or among many different places without a specific direction.

   到处

   • We wandered about the city for hours.
   • The tourists were walking about the market.
   • He drove about the countryside looking for a good spot.

   同义词aroundround

6. Reversed directionB2formal

   In or to a reversed position or direction; facing the opposite way.

   反向

   • He turned about and walked back.
   • The ship came about to avoid the storm.
   • She spun about to face him.

   同义词aroundbackbackwardsround

7. In successionC1formal

   In rotation or succession; one after another.

   依次

   • The seasons turn about in a cycle.
   • The dancers moved about in a circle.
   • The wheel spun about rapidly.

   同义词alternatelyin turnone after anothersuccessively

8. AlmostB2informal

   Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; nearly.

   几乎

   • I'm about ready to leave.
   • The work is about finished.
   • He was about to say something, but stopped.

   同义词almostapproximatelyclose tojust aboutnearnearlypracticallyroughlyvirtually

   反义词exactlyprecisely