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Elliptical Adj Graded References 英[ɪˈlɪptɪkl 美[ɪˈlɪptɪkl Adj.椭圆的;像椭圆形的;省略的 椭圆形的;椭圆的 Shape

单词 elliptical
音标
英[ɪˈlɪptɪkl] 美[ɪˈlɪptɪkl]
解释
adj.椭圆的;像椭圆形的;省略的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
椭圆形的;椭圆的
Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse.
例:...the moon's elliptical orbit...月球的椭圆形轨道
例:The stadium is elliptical in plan.在设计图上,体育场呈椭圆形。

ADJ-GRADED
隐讳的;间接的
Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear.
例:...Kirsty Gunn's austere, elliptical account of a childhood tragedy.柯丝蒂·甘对一段童年不幸遭遇的朴实、委婉的记述
例:...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public.对那些不宜当众谈及的问题的隐诲提及
变形
adv:elliptically~

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