oval
/ˈəʊvəl/ · /ˈoʊvəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3495 in the learning path
椭圆形的；卵形的
Definitions
adj. Having a rounded shape that is longer than it is wide.
椭圆形的；卵形的
n. A rounded shape that is longer than it is wide.
椭圆形；卵形
Example
She served the roast vegetables on an oval plate.
她用一个椭圆形盘子盛烤蔬菜。
The proposed park includes an oval pond surrounded by native plants to provide habitats for local wildlife.
规划中的公园设有一个椭圆形池塘，周围种植本地植物，为当地野生动物提供栖息地。
Collocations
- an oval face
- an oval table
- oval in shape
Synonyms
- elliptical
- egg-shaped
Usage tip
oval可作形容词或名词；an oval指一个椭圆形。
FAQ
- What does oval mean?
- Having a rounded shape that is longer than it is wide. A rounded shape that is longer than it is wide.
- How is oval pronounced?
- UK /ˈəʊvəl/, US /ˈoʊvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
