elliptical

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TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Oval or egg-shaped; having words omitted; expressed in a very concise or indirect way.

椭圆形的;含有省略的;简洁晦涩的

n.

An elliptical trainer (exercise machine); an elliptical galaxy.

椭圆机(健身器械);椭圆星系

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ellipticroot
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=elliptical

Common Collocations

  • 1.elliptical orbit椭圆轨道

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The elliptical orbit of the comet brings it closer to Earth periodically.

  • 2.

    Her elliptical comments were difficult to understand clearly.

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