Encompass
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- v. 包围、围绕
- ［英］ v. 包围、围绕 ( enclose, envelop)
- ［类］ 反义词: exclude ( 排斥)
- ［记］ en+compass ( 罗盘、范围) -> 进入范围 -> 包围
- ［例］ He is encompassed with doubts.
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
transitive verb
- Etymology: Middle English
- Date: 14th century
- 1.
- a. to form a circle about ; enclose
- b. obsolete to go completely around
- 2.
- a. envelop
- b. include, comprehend <a plan that encompasses a number of aims>
- 3. bring about, accomplish <encompass a task>
- ? encompassment noun
