about
UK/ә'baut/US
NGSL 1kA1
Definitions
v.
To change the course of (a ship) to the other tack; to bring (a ship) about
在...周围、 大约、 有关
adj.
Moving around or in motion; astir
在...周围、 大约、 有关
adv.
On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around
大约、 四处、 在附近
prep.
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of
在...周围、 大约、 有关
Root Breakdown
Native Englishaboutother
=about
Common Collocations
- 1.about to即将
- 2.learn about了解
Example Sentences
- 1.
Tell me about your plans.
- 2.
The book is about history.