What does around mean?

On different sides of something or surrounding it. Approximately, rather than exactly. In or to various places within an area.

How is around pronounced?

UK /əˈraʊnd/, US /əˈraʊnd/.

/əˈraʊnd/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #206 in the learning path

围绕；在…周围

prep. On different sides of something or surrounding it.

围绕；在…周围

adv. Approximately, rather than exactly.

大约；左右

adv. In or to various places within an area.

四处；到处

We sat around the fire and watched the stars.

我们围坐在火堆旁看星星。

Planting trees around school buildings can provide shade and reduce indoor temperatures during hot weather.

在教学楼周围种树可以提供遮阴，并在炎热天气下降低室内温度。

around可表大约；around ten即十点或十个左右。

What does around mean?: On different sides of something or surrounding it. Approximately, rather than exactly. In or to various places within an area.
How is around pronounced?: UK /əˈraʊnd/, US /əˈraʊnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.