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encircle

🇬🇧 UK/in'sə:kl/🇺🇸 US/in'sә:kl/
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Definitions

v.

To form a circle around something; to surround completely.

包围;环绕

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
+
circcircle, ring, round
+
lesuffix
=encircle

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Mountains encircle the peaceful valley.

  • 2.

    The soldiers encircled the fortress to prevent escape.

  • 3.

    A fence encircles the garden.

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