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• 形容形状弯曲、没有尖角的，像圆形或球体一样。

Describes a shape that is curved and without sharp angles, like a circle or sphere.

1. Circular shapeA1formal

   Shaped like a circle or sphere; having a curved outline.

   圆的

   • The table has a round surface.
   • She drew a round circle on the paper.
   • The ball is perfectly round.

   同义词circularcurvedglobularorbicularrotundroundedspherical

   反义词angularedgedsharpsquarestraight

2. Full or completeB1formal

   Used to describe a number that is expressed as a whole number, not a fraction.

   整数的

   • Give me a round number, like 100.
   • The total cost is a round sum of $500.
   • He asked for a round figure for the estimate.

   同义词integralwhole

   反义词fractionalpartial

3. Plump or full-bodiedB1informal

   Having a full, plump, or fleshy shape.

   圆润的

   • The baby has round cheeks.
   • She has a round face with a friendly smile.
   • The fruit is round and juicy.

   同义词buxomchubbyfleshyfullplumpportlyrotundstout

   反义词angulargauntskinnyslimthin

• 副词，表示按圆形方向或处于圆形位置（“绕圈、转过来”），也指改变方向、转过身去。非正式用法中可表示“到某人家里去”（如“过来串门”）。

An adverb meaning 'in a circular direction or position' or 'so as to face the other way.' It is also used informally to mean 'to someone's house' (e.g., 'come round'). The form is identical to the adjective and preposition.

1. In a circular directionA2formalbritish

   Moving in a circular path or direction.

   环绕地

   • The Earth goes round the Sun.
   • She turned round to see who was calling her.
   • The children ran round the playground.

   同义词aboutaround

2. To a specific placeA2informalbritish

   Used to indicate movement to a particular location or area.

   到某处

   • Come round to my house later.
   • I'll bring the documents round to your office.
   • He invited us round for dinner.

   同义词aroundbyover

3. In all directionsB1informalbritish

   Surrounding or in various directions.

   到处

   • She looked round the room for her keys.
   • The news spread round the whole town quickly.
   • He passed the plate round so everyone could take some food.

   同义词aboutall-aroundaround

• 名词，指比赛、游戏或过程中的一个阶段、一轮或一局；也可指圆形的形状或物体。

A noun referring to a stage, session, or segment of a competition, game, or process; also can refer to a circular shape or object.

1. Circular shapeA1formal

   A shape that is curved and without sharp angles, like a circle or sphere.

   圆形

   • She drew a perfect round on the paper.
   • The children sat in a round on the floor.
   • The table has a smooth round.

   同义词ballcirclediscglobelooporbringsphere

2. Stage of a competitionA2formal

   One of a series of stages in a contest, game, or competition.

   轮

   • He was eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
   • The boxer won the match in the third round.
   • The next round of the competition starts next week.

   同义词boutheatlevelphasestageturn

3. Session of drinksB1informalbritish

   A session where drinks are bought for a group of people, often in a pub.

   轮（请客喝酒）

   • It's my round; what would you like to drink?
   • He bought a round of beers for everyone.
   • We had a few rounds at the pub last night.

   同义词shoutturn

4. Bullet or shotB2formal

   A single shot from a gun or a bullet.

   一发子弹

   • The soldier fired a round from his rifle.
   • He had only a few rounds left in his magazine.
   • The police officer discharged a warning round.

   同义词bulletcartridgeshellshotslug

• 动词，指使某物变成圆形、使某物弯曲成弧线，也指绕过某物、完成或结束某个过程，以及把数字四舍五入到最近的整数。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something circular, completing a journey or process, or adjusting a number to the nearest whole value.

1. Make circularB1formal

   To give a round shape to something; to form into a curve or circle.

   使成圆形

   • She rounded the edges of the wooden table.
   • The potter rounded the clay into a perfect sphere.
   • He carefully rounded the corners of the paper.

   同义词archbendbowcirclecurveloopround off

2. Go aroundB1formal

   To travel around or pass by something, especially a corner or obstacle.

   绕过

   • The car rounded the corner at high speed.
   • We rounded the bend and saw the ocean.
   • The ship rounded the cape safely.

   同义词bypasscircumnavigatecircumventgo aroundpassskirtturn

3. Complete or finishB2informal

   To bring something to a satisfactory conclusion or to make it whole.

   完成

   • Let's round off the evening with a toast.
   • He rounded out his education with a year abroad.
   • The team rounded up the project with a final meeting.

   同义词capclosecompleteconcludecrownculminateendfinish

   反义词abandonbegincancelceasecommencehaltstartstop

4. Collect or gatherB1informal

   To bring together people, animals, or things into one place.

   召集

   • The cowboy rounded up the cattle.
   • She rounded up the children for dinner.
   • We need to round up all the volunteers for the event.

   同义词assemblecollectcorralgatherherdmusterrally

   反义词dispersescatterseparate

短语动词变体round downround offround outround up