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*cir·cle¹ /`sɜkḷ; ˈsɜːkəl/
n
1 [C] a completely round flat shape, like the letter O, or a group arranged in this shape 圆; 圈:
The children were dancing in a circle. 孩子们正围成圆圈跳舞。
a circle of chairs 排成一圈的椅子
2 [C] a group of people who know each other or share the same interest 〔互相认识或具有共同兴趣的人形成的〕圈子，…界:
Myers' new book has been praised in literary circles. 迈尔斯的新书在文学界获得了好评。
+ of her large circle of friends 她交游甚广
3 [singular 单数] BrE an area of seats upstairs in a theatre; BALCONY 【英】 〔剧院中的〕楼座
4 go around in circles to travel or to discuss something without making any progress because you keep coming back to the same point 绕圈子; 没有取得任何进展; 瞎忙
→ see also 另见 VICIOUS CIRCLE
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