surround
/səˈraʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · /səˈraʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈrau̇nd/ (ame, mw)
surround — 動詞
- surroundpresent simple I / you / we / they
- surroundshe / she / it
- surroundedpast simple
- surrounding-ing form
1. to form a complete ring around a person, thing, or place, so that they are at th
包圍；環繞
在某人或某物四周形成環狀
to form a complete ring around a person, thing, or place, so that they are at the centre with nothing between them and what encircles them.
The mountain peaks surround the small village on every side.
山頂從四面環抱著這個小村莊。
surround + noun phrase (place) showing physical location
Salma felt nervous as bright camera lights surrounded her on stage.
Salma 在台上被明亮的攝影燈光包圍時，感到緊張。
A tall wooden fence surrounds the garden where Beatrix grows vegetables.
一道高高的木柵欄圍繞著 Beatrix 種菜的花園。
Dark pine forests surround the cabin, making it feel completely cut off from the town.
深色的松林環繞著小木屋，讓人感覺完全與城鎮隔絕。
The old church is surrounded by a quiet cemetery filled with stone crosses.
這座古老教堂四周環繞著一片寧靜的墓園，墓園裡滿是石製十字架。
- expose
to leave something open and uncovered, without protective barriers
文法句型
surround + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive form (be surrounded by). The subject is typically a physical barrier, natural feature, group of people, or lights.
常見錯誤
2. to position people or vehicles all around a building, vehicle, or person so that
圍困
包圍使人無法逃脫或投降
to position people or vehicles all around a building, vehicle, or person so that no one can leave and those inside are forced to give up or surrender.
Police surrounded the warehouse after receiving a tip about the robbery suspects.
警方在接到搶匪線報後包圍了倉庫。
surround + building for law enforcement scenario
Minh and two other officers surrounded the car and ordered the driver to step out.
Minh 與另外兩名員警圍住那輛車，命令駕駛下車。
The soldiers surrounded the enemy camp during the night so that nobody could slip away.
士兵們在夜間包圍敵軍營地，讓任何人都無法溜走。
A crowd of journalists surrounded the politician's car as it tried to leave the courthouse.
一大群記者圍住那位政治人物的車，車子正試圖駛離法院。
- hem in
phrasal verb; more informal, suggests tight confinement
- close in on
phrasal verb; implies gradual narrowing of the surrounding space
- free
to allow someone to leave without restriction
文法句型
surround + noun phrase + so that/in order to
用法筆記
Often appears in police, military, or reporting contexts. The purpose is clearly to restrict movement. Distinguish from sense 1 (BE ALL AROUND), where the focus is simply on position, not on preventing escape.
3. to be so closely linked to an event, situation, or feeling that the two cannot b
圍繞；相關
與事件、情況密切相關
to be so closely linked to an event, situation, or feeling that the two cannot be separated — for example, when mystery surrounds a crime or rumours surround a celebrity.
A great deal of mystery surrounds the disappearance of the ancient manuscript.
那份古老手稿的失蹤籠罩著重重謎團。
mystery + surround(s) + noun (abstract subject pattern)
Several unanswered questions surround the company's sudden decision to close the factory.
該公司突然決定關閉工廠，此事周邊有若干未解的問題。
Strict secrecy surrounds the location of the research facility where Talia works.
Talia 工作的那間研究設施地點受到嚴格保密。
Controversy has surrounded the politician ever since the leaked emails were made public.
自從外洩的電子郵件被公開後，這位政治人物就一直深陷爭議。
Dark rumours surrounded the old hotel long before it was finally closed down.
在舊旅館最終關閉之前，早在很久以前就有各種黑暗傳聞纏繞著它。
- be related to
more neutral; less suggestive of enclosing or covering
- be connected with
broader and more general than 'surround'
- cloud
verb; suggests negative or confusing associations
文法句型
mystery/secrecy/controversy + surround(s) + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is typically an abstract noun: mystery, secrecy, controversy, rumour, question, myth. Almost never used with a human subject in this sense. Objects are events, situations, or phenomena.
常見錯誤
4. to intentionally keep specific people or objects near you because they give you
使身邊圍繞
刻意讓特定人或物在身邊
to intentionally keep specific people or objects near you because they give you comfort, happiness, or a sense of status.
Yasmin likes to surround herself with positive people who encourage her to grow.
Yasmin 喜歡讓自己身邊圍繞著能鼓勵她成長的正面人士。
reflexive pattern: surround + oneself + with + people
The director surrounded himself with a team of young, talented designers.
那位導演身邊圍繞著一群才華洋溢的年輕設計師。
Henrik surrounds himself with books, photos, and objects from his travels around the world.
Henrik 讓自己身邊圍繞著書籍、照片以及他環遊世界各地時帶回的物品。
Renata has always surrounded herself with music, filling every room with instruments and speakers.
Renata 一直讓自己身邊充滿音樂，每個房間都擺滿了樂器和喇叭。
- keep around
more informal; less deliberate in tone
- gather
implies the act of bringing together rather than the resulting state
- avoid
to stay away from people or things intentionally
文法句型
surround + reflexive pronoun + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used reflexively (surround yourself with) or in a passive-reflexive construction (be surrounded by in the sense of 'be accompanied by'). The object is the people or things one chooses to keep near.
常見錯誤
surround — 名詞
- surroundsingular
- surroundsplural
1. a decorative or protective border that fits around the edge of an object or fixt
邊框
壁爐、浴缸等周圍的裝飾框
a decorative or protective border that fits around the edge of an object or fixture — for instance, around a fireplace, a bathtub, or a loudspeaker.
The wooden surround of the old fireplace was carved with delicate flowers and leaves.
舊壁爐的木質邊框上雕刻著精緻的花朵與葉片。
the [noun] surround: fireplace surround
Ilan chose a simple white tile surround for the bathtub to match the bathroom walls.
Ilan 為浴缸挑選了簡單的白色磁磚邊框，以搭配浴室牆面。
The metal surround of the speaker vibrated whenever the music was turned up loud.
當音樂開大聲時，喇叭的金屬邊框就會震動。
Mira replaced the cracked ceramic surround around the kitchen sink with a new marble one.
Mira 把廚房水槽旁破裂的陶瓷邊框換成了新的石材邊框。
文法句型
the [noun] surround
[material] surround
用法筆記
Chiefly British English. In American English, 'frame' or 'rim' is more common for most of these contexts. Often appears in home improvement and interior design contexts.
2. the general area that forms the immediate environment of a particular place, lyi
周圍環境
某地點周邊的區域
the general area that forms the immediate environment of a particular place, lying close beside it on all sides.
The hotel is set in a peaceful surround of green hills and small lakes.
這家旅館坐落在翠綠山丘與小湖環繞的寧靜環境之中。
in a [adjective] surround: peaceful / natural surround
Zola enjoys the quiet natural surround of her cottage in the countryside.
Zola 享受著她鄉間小屋寧靜的自然環境。
The school sits in an urban surround of busy streets and tall apartment blocks.
這所學校坐落在繁忙街道與高聳公寓大樓構成的都市環境中。
The new housing development damaged the natural surround of the coastal wetlands.
新的住宅開發案破壞了沿海溼地的自然環境。
- surroundings
the standard plural form; far more common in everyday English
- setting
emphasises how something fits into its environment
- environment
broader; can include social and cultural factors
文法句型
the surround of [place]
in a [adjective] surround
用法筆記
Considerably less common than the plural form 'surroundings', which is the preferred word in everyday speech. This singular form is most often found in descriptive or literary passages about landscapes.