rounding

• 指使某物变成圆形的过程或结果，也指数学中将数值近似到指定精度的过程。

A noun referring to the process or result of making something round, or the mathematical process of approximating a number to a specified degree of precision.

不可数

1. Mathematical processB1formal

   The process of replacing a number with an approximate value that has a shorter, simpler, or more explicit representation.

   四舍五入

   • Rounding to the nearest whole number gives 5.
   • The teacher explained the rules of rounding decimals.
   • Rounding errors can accumulate in complex calculations.

   同义词approximation

2. Shaping processB2formal

   The act of giving something a round shape or making it curved.

   倒圆

   • The rounding of the edges made the table safer.
   • The sculptor focused on the rounding of the statue's shoulders.
   • Rounding the corners of the metal sheet prevents sharp injuries.

   同义词bowingcurvingsweeping

• 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