circulate
英 ['sɜːkjʊleɪt]
美 ['sɝkjəlet]
- vi. 传播，流传；循环；流通
- vt. 使循环；使流通；使传播
英文词源
- circulate (v.)
- 1540s (late 15c. as a past participle adjective), as a chemical term for alternating vaporization and condensation, from Latin circulatus, past participle of circulare "to form a circle," from circulus (see circle (n.)). Meaning "to move around, revolve" is from 1670s; of blood, from 1650s; of persons, "to mingle in a social gathering," from 1863. Sense of "to pass about freely" is from 1660s; of newspapers from 1885. Related: Circulated; circulating.
双语例句
- 1. Merchandise can now circulate freely among the EU countries.
- 商品现在可以在欧盟各国自由流通。
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- 2. Let me get you something to drink, then I must circulate.
- 我给你找点喝的，然后我得去应酬一下。
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- 3. Leave a gap at the top and bottom so air can circulate.
- 上下各留一个口子通风。
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- 4. Draughts help to circulate air.
- 穿堂风有助于空气流通。
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- 5. You will have a chance to circulate and chat informally.
- 你们会有机会四处走动一下,互相聊聊.
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