around
around — 介系詞
1. forming a circle that has a person, thing, or place at its centre, or following
環繞；圍著
繞著某物或某人形成圓圈或邊界
forming a circle that has a person, thing, or place at its centre, or following the outer edge of something
Rohan tied a red ribbon around the gift box and added a small bow.
瑪雅用紅色緞帶圍著禮物盒打了個小蝴蝶結。
around + noun for encircling
The children sat in a circle around the campfire and roasted marshmallows.
孩子們圍著營火坐成一圈，烤著棉花糖。
around + noun for surrounding position
Tomás jogged around the lake every morning before breakfast.
卡洛斯每天早餐前都會繞著湖邊慢跑。
There is a tall stone wall around the old castle garden.
古老的城堡花園周圍有一道高高的石牆。
Otto wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before heading out.
莉娜出門前在脖子上圍了一條溫暖的圍巾。
- round
British English equivalent for circular motion
- encircling
more formal; usually as participle, not preposition
文法句型
around + noun phrase (object/place)
用法筆記
Frequently follows verbs of motion (walk, run, jog, drive) when describing a circular path, and verbs of placement (tie, wrap, build) for static surrounding.
常見錯誤
2. past the side of something so as to reach the other side, often used with corner
繞過；轉過
從某物的另一側通過或轉過
past the side of something so as to reach the other side, often used with corners, bends, or obstacles
The bakery is just around the corner from the train station.
那家麵包店就在火車站轉角處不遠的地方。
fixed phrase: around the corner
Xander drove around the fallen tree blocking the narrow road.
馬可仕開車繞過擋住窄路的倒下大樹。
around + obstacle for bypass
We followed the river around a sharp bend and saw a wooden bridge.
我們沿著河流繞過一個急彎，看見一座木橋。
The cat peeked around the doorway before stepping into the kitchen.
貓咪先從門口探頭，才走進廚房裡。
文法句型
around + corner / bend / obstacle
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: here the focus is on getting to the other side of an obstacle, not forming a circle around it.
3. in many parts of a place, or moving between different spots within a place witho
在...各處
在某地點的不同地方或四處走動
in many parts of a place, or moving between different spots within a place without a fixed route
Tourists wandered around the old town square taking photos of the fountain.
遊客在古老的城鎮廣場各處遊走，拍下噴泉的照片。
movement around + place
Toys were scattered around the living room after the birthday party.
生日派對結束後，玩具散落在客廳各處。
scattered around + place
Dr. Hiro showed the new students around the hospital on their first day.
田中醫生第一天帶著新來的學生參觀整個醫院。
There are great cafes around this neighborhood, especially near the park.
這附近一帶有很多很棒的咖啡店，特別是公園旁邊。
- throughout
more formal; emphasises every part
- across
wider area, often whole regions
文法句型
around + place noun
用法筆記
Subject often involves multiple locations or wandering motion; contrast with sense 1, where the path forms a clear circle.
4. close to where the speaker or a particular person is standing or living
在...附近
靠近說話者或某人所在之處
close to where the speaker or a particular person is standing or living
Is there a good pharmacy around here? My daughter has a fever.
這附近有好的藥局嗎？我女兒發燒了。
fixed phrase: around here
The Watanabes have lived around this village for nearly forty years.
渡邊一家在這個村子附近住了將近四十年。
around + this place for living near
I haven't seen Xander around school all week — is he sick?
我整個禮拜都沒在學校附近看到馬可仕，他生病了嗎？
Are there any cheap restaurants around your office?
你辦公室附近有便宜的餐廳嗎？
- far from
opposite distance
文法句型
around + here / there / [place]
用法筆記
Common in questions about nearby services; the place noun is often where the listener currently is.
5. found or available within a particular area, often when talking about things you
存在於某地
在某區域內可見、可得或可發現
found or available within a particular area, often when talking about things you can buy, see, or notice there
Wild deer are still common around these mountain villages in autumn.
秋天時，這些山區村落附近還是常常見到野生鹿。
be common around + place
Cheap fresh fish is easy to find around the harbour market every morning.
在港口市場一帶，每天早上都很容易買到便宜的新鮮魚。
available around + place
Strange rumours had been circulating around the office for weeks.
辦公室裡已經流傳著奇怪的謠言好幾個禮拜了。
Wild orchids grow naturally around the southern hillsides in spring.
春天時，南邊的山坡一帶會自然長出野生蘭花。
- in
simpler when location is a single defined area
- throughout
stresses every part of the area
文法句型
[entity] + be + around + place
用法筆記
Subject is usually something that can be observed, bought, or encountered; often pairs with verbs like 'find', 'grow', 'exist', 'circulate'.
6. having a particular subject as the main idea, focus, or starting point — for exa
圍繞著；關於
以某主題或議題作為核心或基礎
having a particular subject as the main idea, focus, or starting point — for example debates, plans, or stories built on that subject
The whole movie is built around the friendship between two young sisters in Kyoto.
整部電影圍繞著京都兩個年輕姊妹的友誼展開。
built around + topic
Discussions around climate change dominated the council meeting last Tuesday.
上週二的議會會議幾乎都在討論氣候變遷的議題。
discussions around + issue
Otto is writing her thesis around the history of women's tea ceremonies.
莉娜的論文是圍繞著女性茶道歷史寫成的。
Many myths grew around the abandoned lighthouse on the rocky cape.
在那座岩岸上廢棄的燈塔周圍，衍生出許多傳說。
- concerning
more formal
- about
simpler and more general
- regarding
formal, written register
文法句型
noun + around + topic / issue
用法筆記
Object must be an abstract topic, theme, or issue; do not use this sense for physical surrounding (use sense 1 instead).
常見錯誤
around — 副詞
1. used before a number, time, or amount to show that the figure is close to correc
大約；左右
用於數字、時間或數量前表示概略
used before a number, time, or amount to show that the figure is close to correct but not exact
There were around fifty people at Otto's wedding last Saturday.
上週六莉娜的婚禮大約有五十個人來。
around + number for approximate count
The new bakery opens around seven in the morning every weekday.
新開的麵包店每個平日大約早上七點開門。
around + time for approximate clock time
This jacket costs around two thousand yen at the night market.
這件外套在夜市大約要兩千日圓。
The hike takes around three hours if you walk at a steady pace.
如果走得平穩，這條山路大約要三個小時。
- about
very similar; slightly more common in British English
- approximately
more formal, written register
- roughly
informal; suggests less precision
- exactly
opposite — precise figure
文法句型
around + number / time / quantity
用法筆記
Slightly more conversational than 'approximately'; common before quantities, ages, prices, durations, and clock times.
常見錯誤
2. in or close to the place where someone is at the moment, without naming the plac
在附近
在說話者或當下情境附近
in or close to the place where someone is at the moment, without naming the place
Is your sister around? I want to return her cookbook.
你姊姊在附近嗎？我想把她的食譜還給她。
be + around for being nearby
I'll wait around in case Dr. Hiro calls back this afternoon.
我會在附近等，以防田中醫生今天下午回電。
wait around for staying nearby
Xander likes to keep his dog around while he works in the garden.
馬可仕在花園裡工作時喜歡讓狗在身邊。
There's nobody around to help us carry these heavy boxes.
附近沒有人可以幫我們搬這些重箱子。
- away
opposite — not present
文法句型
verb + around (no object)
用法筆記
No object follows; the location is understood from context. Common with 'be', 'wait', 'stay', 'keep', 'have'.
3. moving toward a place that the speaker and listener already have in mind, often
過來；過去
前往彼此心知肚明的地點，常指家裡
moving toward a place that the speaker and listener already have in mind, often a friend's home or a familiar spot
Why don't you bring the kids around for dinner this Sunday?
這個禮拜天你何不帶孩子們過來吃晚餐？
bring + around to + place known to both
Xander drove around to pick up the package from his cousin's flat.
馬可仕開車過去他表哥家拿包裹。
drive around to + place
I'll pop around later with the books you asked for.
我等一下會帶你要的書過去。
Otto invited her colleagues around for tea after the long meeting.
莉娜在漫長的會議結束後邀同事們過來喝茶。
文法句型
verb of motion + around (toward known destination)
用法筆記
Common in British English with 'come', 'pop', 'bring', 'invite'; the destination is understood (often the speaker's or listener's home).
4. moving from one spot to another with no clear destination or plan, often just to
到處；四處
沒有固定方向或目的的移動
moving from one spot to another with no clear destination or plan, often just to look or pass time
We spent the whole afternoon driving around with no real plan.
我們整個下午都在四處開車兜風，沒有特別的計畫。
drive around for aimless movement
Tomás walked around for an hour before finding a quiet bench in the park.
卡洛斯走來走去走了一個小時，才在公園找到一張安靜的長椅。
walk around for wandering
Otto wandered around the night market for hours with no shopping list.
莉娜在夜市裡四處閒逛了好幾個小時，連購物清單都沒帶。
The kittens chased each other around the kitchen floor for hours.
小貓們在廚房地板上你追我跑，玩了好幾個小時。
- about
British equivalent in the same sense
文法句型
verb of motion + around (no destination)
用法筆記
Often pairs with motion verbs (walk, drive, run, look); contrast sense 3, where a destination is implied.
5. in every direction from a central point, so that something is enclosed or visibl
四面八方
從中心點向各個方向圍繞
in every direction from a central point, so that something is enclosed or visible on all sides
Tall pine trees stood all around, blocking out the city noise completely.
高大的松樹聳立在四面八方，把城市的喧囂完全擋住了。
all around for enclosure on every side
Rohan looked around and saw friendly faces watching him on stage.
瑪雅環顧四周，看見台下都是友善的面孔在看著他。
look around for scanning every direction
Soldiers gathered around to listen as the captain read the new orders.
士兵們從四面圍過來，聽隊長宣讀新的命令。
From the lighthouse top, you can see the open sea all around.
從燈塔頂端，你可以看見四面八方的開闊大海。
- all over
informal; less directional
文法句型
all + around (often with 'all')
用法筆記
Often strengthened by 'all' to emphasise every direction; distinguish from sense 4 — here the focus is the surrounding view, not random motion.
6. moving so that the path traces a full circle or returns to the starting point
繞圈；旋轉
沿著圓形路徑或回到起點移動
moving so that the path traces a full circle or returns to the starting point
The little wooden horses on the carousel spun around to cheerful music.
旋轉木馬上的小木馬伴著歡樂的音樂轉了一圈又一圈。
spin around for rotation
Xander ran around the track three times before stopping for water.
馬可仕在跑道上繞了三圈才停下來喝水。
run around + circular path
The Earth travels around the Sun once every year.
地球每年繞太陽一圈。
The toy plane flew around in tight circles above the picnic blanket.
玩具飛機在野餐墊上方繞著小圈圈飛行。
- round
British English variant
文法句型
verb of motion + around (rotational)
用法筆記
Subject often follows a closed path or loop; common with 'spin', 'turn', 'fly', 'run', 'travel'.
7. rotating the body or an object so that it faces the opposite direction from befo
轉身；轉向
身體或物體轉成相反方向
rotating the body or an object so that it faces the opposite direction from before
Rohan turned around when he heard his name from across the cafe.
瑪雅聽到有人在咖啡店那一頭叫他的名字，馬上轉過身。
turn around for facing the other way
The driver swung the truck around in the narrow lane and parked.
司機在窄巷裡把卡車調了個頭並停好。
swing around for vehicle reversal
Don't look around now, but Xander is sitting right behind you.
現在不要轉頭看，馬可仕就坐在你後面。
Rohan spun around quickly to face the loud crash behind him in the kitchen.
瑪雅迅速轉身，面對廚房裡身後傳來的巨大撞擊聲。
- round
British English variant: 'turn round'
文法句型
turn / spin / look + around
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 6: here the rotation is a half-turn ending in a new facing, not a full circle.
around — 形容詞
1. still active, alive, or in use, especially after a long period of time
仍存在；仍在
歷經時間後仍在運作或存在
still active, alive, or in use, especially after a long period of time
That bakery has been around since Rohan's grandmother was a young girl.
從瑪雅奶奶還是小女孩的時候起，那家麵包店就一直開到現在。
be around since + past time for long-running existence
Vinyl records are still around, and many young listeners actually prefer them.
黑膠唱片至今仍存在，許多年輕聽眾甚至更喜歡它。
still around for surviving in use
Are wild bears still around in this forest, or have they all gone?
這片森林裡還有野熊嗎，還是都已經消失了？
Few of the old fishermen are still around in this quiet harbour town.
這個安靜的港口小鎮裡，老漁夫已經沒剩幾個了。
- in existence
more formal
- active
stresses still operating
文法句型
be + around (predicative)
用法筆記
Used only after linking verbs (be, seem, remain), not before a noun. Common with 'still' to stress survival over time.