environs

• 名词，指某地周围的地区或邻近区域，尤指城市或地点的郊区或周边地带。

A noun referring to the surrounding area or district, especially the outskirts or vicinity of a place.

1. Surrounding areaB2formal

   The area or region that surrounds a particular place, especially a town or city.

   周边地区

   • The environs of the castle are covered in dense forest.
   • They explored the environs of the ancient city.
   • The hotel is located in the peaceful environs of the countryside.

   同义词neighborhoodperipheryvicinity

2. Adjacent regionB2formal

   The outer or neighboring areas adjacent to a specific location.

   周边地区

   • The environs of the capital are heavily populated.
   • We took a walk in the environs of the village.
   • The park's environs include several small lakes.

   同义词localityneighborhoodvicinity

• 围绕、包围或环绕；形成屏障或边界将某物围住。

To surround, encircle, or enclose; to form a barrier around.

1. Surround or EncircleC2formal

   To form a circle around something; to enclose or surround on all sides.

   环绕

   • The high walls environ the ancient castle.
   • Misty forests environ the quiet village.
   • A sense of mystery environed the old mansion.

   同义词circlecircumscribeencircleencloseencompassgirdgirdlehem inringsurround

   反义词exposeopenuncover