about (EN)
介词,副词,形容词

介词 “about”

about
  1. 关于
    She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
  2. 围绕(指物体周围环绕的状态)
    Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
  3. 遍布
    Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

副词 “about”

about
  1. 大约
    I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
  2. 四周(指四面八方)
    Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
  3. 各处(指在一个区域内的不同地方)
    As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
  4. 来回(指在不同位置之间移动)
    The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
  5. 闲逛(指没有目的或随意的活动)
    The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
  6. 转向(指面向相反方向或从另一个角度考虑)
    Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

形容词 “about”

about, non-gradable
  1. 外出(指活跃或不受限于床或家中)
    After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
  2. 现存(指目前存在或显而易见)
    Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
  3. 附近(指可能在周围区域)
    The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
  4. 即将(指很快发生或准备开始做某事)
    She's about to start her piano lesson.