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/əˈbaʊt/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #285 in the learning path

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Definitions

prep. concerning a particular subject

关于

adv. approximately, rather than exactly

大约;左右

prep. in various places within or around somewhere

在…周围;在…各处

Example

We talked about our holiday plans over dinner.

我们吃晚饭时聊了假期计划。

Schools should teach children about the environmental consequences of their everyday choices and habits.

学校应教导孩子了解日常选择和习惯对环境的影响。

Collocations

  • talk about
  • worry about
  • about an hour

Usage tip

about可表示话题或约数;be about to表示即将。

FAQ

What does about mean?
concerning a particular subject approximately, rather than exactly in various places within or around somewhere
How is about pronounced?
UK /əˈbaʊt/, US /əˈbaʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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