circle round

• 围绕某人或某物做圆周运动；也指在讨论其他话题后回到原来的主题或问题。

To move in a circular path around something or someone, or to return to a topic or issue after discussing other matters.

1. Move in a circular pathB1formal

   To move around something or someone in a circular route.

   绕圈移动

   • The birds circled round the tree before landing.
   • The car circled round the block looking for a parking spot.
   • The plane circled round the airport before landing.

2. Avoid a direct topicB2informal

   To talk about something indirectly or avoid the main point.

   拐弯抹角

   • He kept circling round the issue without giving a straight answer.
   • Stop circling round the problem and tell me what happened.
   • She circled round the question, not wanting to reveal the truth.