circulate

• 表示使某物沿循环路径移动、传递，或在人与人之间、地点与地点之间流传、传播的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or passing something around, or of being passed from person to person or place to place.

1. Move aroundB1formal

   To move continuously or freely through a closed system or area.

   循环

   • Blood circulates through the body via the heart and blood vessels.
   • The fan helps to circulate air in the room.
   • Water circulates through the pipes in the heating system.

   同义词courseflowgo aroundmove aroundround

2. Spread informationB1formal

   To pass from person to person or place to place, often referring to news, rumors, or documents.

   传播

   • The news circulated quickly through the office.
   • They circulated a memo about the new policy.
   • Rumors began to circulate about the company's merger.

   同义词broadcastdisseminatedistributepass aroundpropagatespread

   反义词concealsuppress

3. Move in societyB2formal

   To move around and talk to different people in a social setting.

   社交周旋

   • At the party, she circulated among the guests.
   • He circulated the room, shaking hands with everyone.
   • The host circulated to ensure all guests were comfortable.

   同义词fraternizeminglemix