音标:[sfiә]
n. 球, 球面, 球体, 天体, 地球仪, 范围
vt. 包围, 使成球体, 放入球内
【化】 球罐; 球形油罐; 球体
【医】 球; 范围, 领域, 界
在线英汉词典
sphere的短语、例句:
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n
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(a) solid figure that is entirely round (ie with every point on the surface at an equal distance from the centre) 球体; 球形. =>illus at cube 见cube插图.
(b) any object having approximately this shape (eg a ball, a globe) 球状物.
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(a) range or extent (of sb´s interests, activity, influence, etc) (某人的兴趣、 活动、 影响等的)范围
a sphere of influence, eg area over which a country, etc claims certain rights 势力范围(如一国的)
Her sphere of interests is very limited. 她的爱好很有限.
(b) group in society; person´s place in society 社会阶层; 社会地位
It took him completely out of his sphere. 这件事完全超出了他的生活范围了.
distinguished in many different spheres, eg in artistic, literary and political circles 在许多领域出众(如艺术、 文学、 政治等方面).
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