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/ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ]

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noun

圆圈，圆形。

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).

Examples :

"The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."

所有点 (x, y) 满足 (x − 1)² + y² = r² 的集合构成一个以点 (1, 0) 为圆心，半径为 r 的圆圈。

math figure essential

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noun

圆圈，圆形。

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.

Examples :

"The children drew a perfect circle on the paper. "

孩子们在纸上画了一个完美的圆圈。

math figure essential

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圆圈，圆形，环状

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.

Examples :

"Children, please join hands and form a circle."

孩子们，请手拉手，围成一个圆圈。

math figure essential

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noun

圈子，集团。

A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.

Examples :

"circle of friends"

朋友圈

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轨道，运行轨道。

The orbit of an astronomical body.

Examples :

"The Earth's circle around the sun takes one year. "

地球绕太阳运行的轨道需要一年时间。

astronomy space essential

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noun

场地限制圈，圈，圆圈

A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.

Examples :

"The cricket team marked the circle around the pitch to ensure all fielders stayed within the designated area during the one-day match. "

板球队在板球场周围划定了场地限制圈，以确保所有外场队员在单日比赛中都留在指定区域内。

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法环, 魔法圈.

A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.

Examples :

"The Wiccan practitioner performed a circle three times deosil, then three times widdershins, using stones to mark the boundaries of the sacred space. "

那位威卡教修行者顺时针绕着场地用石头划出法环三次，然后逆时针三次，以此来标示这片神圣空间的边界。

ritual religion mythology theology supernatural essential

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环岛，环形交叉路口

A traffic circle or roundabout.

Examples :

"The children played near the traffic circle on their way home from school. "

孩子们放学回家的路上，在环岛附近玩耍。

traffic vehicle way essential

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圆圈， окружность.

Compass; circuit; enclosure.

Examples :

"The farmer walked the circle of his field to check on his crops. "

农民绕着他的田地走了一圈，查看庄稼的长势。

math figure area essential

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子午环，经纬仪。

An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.

Examples :

"The astronomer used a mural circle to precisely measure the angle of the star's position. "

天文学家使用固定在墙上的子午环精确地测量了星星的位置角度。

astronomy technology science device technical essential

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循环，周期。

A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.

Examples :

"The weekly family dinner routine is a circle; we always start with appetizers, then the main course, and end with dessert, repeating the same order each week. "

每周的家庭晚餐就像一个循环，总是先吃开胃菜，然后是主菜，最后是甜点，每周都重复这个顺序。

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循环论证, 循环论法.

A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.

Examples :

"Their argument about who was responsible for the project was a circle; each person claimed the other was at fault, and neither could prove their point. "

关于谁该为这个项目负责，他们的争论陷入了循环论证；每个人都说对方的错，但谁也无法证明自己的说法。

logic philosophy essential

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婉转的说法，绕弯子。

Indirect form of words; circumlocution.

Examples :

"Instead of directly saying she was upset, he used a circle of words, describing her frown and sighing heavily. "

他没有直接说她不高兴，而是婉转地说了一大堆，描述她皱着眉头，还重重地叹气，绕了很大的弯子。

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区域，范围

A territorial division or district.

Examples :

"The ten Circles of the Holy Roman Empire were those principalities or provinces which had seats in the German Diet."

神圣罗马帝国的十个选区是指那些在德意志帝国议会中拥有席位的诸侯国或省份。

politics government area essential

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眼袋，黑眼圈。

(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

Examples :

"After working all night, she had circles under her eyes."

熬夜工作了一整晚之后，她的眼睛下面出现了很重的黑眼圈。

appearance body physiology essential

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verb

环绕，盘旋

To travel around along a curved path.

Examples :

"The wolves circled the herd of deer."

狼群环绕着鹿群转圈。

direction action way essential

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环绕，包围。

Examples :

"A high fence circles the enclosure."

一道高高的栅栏环绕着这片围场。

area action essential

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verb

圈出，环绕。

To place or mark a circle around.

Examples :

"Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for."

把你感兴趣申请的工作圈出来。

mark math figure essential

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绕圈，盘旋

To travel in circles.

Examples :

"Vultures circled overhead."

秃鹫在上空盘旋着。

action way direction essential