spherical
/ˈsferɪkəl/ · /ˈsfɪrɪkəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5438 in the learning path
球形的；球状的
Definitions
adj. shaped like a ball
球形的；球状的
Example
A spherical lamp hung above the dining table.
餐桌上方挂着一盏球形灯。
Researchers use spherical particles of different sizes to investigate how pollutants move through water filtration systems.
研究人员使用大小不同的球形颗粒，研究污染物如何通过水过滤系统。
Collocations
- spherical shape
- spherical particles
- spherical surface
Word family
- sphere (n.)
- spherically (adv.)
Synonyms
- ball-shaped
Usage tip
spherical指立体球形；circular指平面圆形。
FAQ
- What does spherical mean?
- shaped like a ball
- How is spherical pronounced?
- UK /ˈsferɪkəl/, US /ˈsfɪrɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
