circular
/ˈsɜːkjələ/ · /ˈsɝːkjələr/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3800 in the learning path
圆形的；环形的
Definitions
adj. Shaped like a circle or following a round path.
圆形的；环形的
adj. Returning to the starting point rather than progressing.
循环的
n. A printed message distributed to many people.
通知；通函
Example
We placed a circular rug under the coffee table.
我们在茶几下面铺了一块圆形地毯。
A circular economy aims to reduce waste by keeping materials in use for as long as possible.
循环经济旨在通过尽可能延长材料的使用时间来减少浪费。
Collocations
- a circular table
- a circular route
- a circular economy
- a circular argument
Word family
- circle (n.)
- circle (v.)
Synonyms
- round
Usage tip
circular argument指用结论证明自身的循环论证。
FAQ
- What does circular mean?
- Shaped like a circle or following a round path. Returning to the starting point rather than progressing. A printed message distributed to many people.
- How is circular pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɜːkjələ/, US /ˈsɝːkjələr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
