abound
UK/ә'baund/US
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Definitions
v.
To exist in large numbers or amounts; to be very plentiful
大量存在；充满；富于
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedab- (forth) + ound (the und root, from undāre 'to overflow') = 'to overflow forth.' Water welling up and pouring out — so abound means to be present in flooding quantity. Note the variant spelling 'ound': same root as abundant.
Root und still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.abound with充满
- 2.abound in富于
- 3.rumors abound流言四起
- 4.opportunities abound机会比比皆是
Example Sentences
- 1.
Rumors abound about why the manager suddenly resigned.
- 2.
The forest abounds with rare birds and insects.
- 3.
Opportunities abound for those willing to take risks.