English Dictionary

around

IPA（発音記号）

/əˈɹaʊnd/

副詞

比較不可 通常 成句

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof. / So as to surround or be near. / Nearly; approximately; about. / From place to place.

日本語の意味

円を形成する、または円状の経路をたどる（またはその近似） / ～を取り囲む、または近くにある状態 / ほぼ、約、だいたい / あちこちへ、場所によって移動する

The dog ran around, chasing its tail.

犬は尾を追いかけながら円を描くように走った。

意味（1）

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.

High above, vultures circled around.

意味（2）

So as to surround or be near.

Everybody please gather around.

意味（3）

Nearly; approximately; about.

Around a thousand people attended.

意味（4）

From place to place.

There are rumors going around that the company is bankrupt.

意味（5）

From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.

The team wasn't doing well, but the new coach really turned things around.

意味（6）

(with turn, spin, etc.) So as to partially or completely rotate; so as to face in the opposite direction.

Turn around at the end of this street.

意味（7）

Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people.

I asked around, and no-one really liked it.

意味（8）

Used with certain verbs to suggest unproductive activity.

sit around, mess around, loaf around