round
round — 動詞
1. to travel around the outside of something, following a curved path that partly o
繞行；環繞
沿彎曲路徑繞過或包圍
to travel around the outside of something, following a curved path that partly or completely surrounds it
The race track rounds the lake before heading back to the finish line.
賽道繞過湖邊，然後折回終點線。
collocation: round + physical landmark (lake, corner, bend)
Vinícius carefully rounded the corner and saw the old market ahead.
Vinícius 小心翼翼地繞過轉角，看見了前方的舊市場。
A high stone wall rounds the entire palace garden to keep it private.
一道高高的石牆環繞著整座宮殿花園，以保持隱私。
The hiking path rounds the mountain and offers views of the valley below.
這條徒步路線繞過山腰，可以俯瞰下方山谷的景色。
The ship rounded the tip of the island and entered the calm bay.
船隻繞過小島的尖端，進入了平靜的海灣。
文法句型
round + noun phrase (corner, bend, island, wall, building)
用法筆記
Object is typically a physical landmark such as a corner, bend, island, or building. The sense emphasises movement along a curved trajectory past or around an obstacle.
常見錯誤
2. in football or similar sports, to move past an opposing player who is trying to
繞過
運動中帶球繞過防守球員
in football or similar sports, to move past an opposing player who is trying to take the ball from you, keeping possession of the ball as you go
Élise rounded the goalkeeper and scored easily into the empty net.
Élise 繞過守門員，輕鬆將球踢入空門。
football context: round + goalkeeper
Ryo rounded two defenders before passing the ball to a teammate.
Ryo 繞過兩名防守球員，然後將球傳給隊友。
The young striker tried to round the defender but lost the ball.
年輕的前鋒試圖繞過後衛，但球被搶走了。
Kabir rounded the full-back with a quick change of direction and crossed the ball.
Kabir 快速變向繞過邊後衛，然後將球傳中。
- dribble past
more general term for moving past a defender with the ball; 'round' implies a curved path around them
- beat
broader sports term covering any way of getting past an opponent
文法句型
round + opponent (goalkeeper, defender, full-back)
用法筆記
Common in British football commentary and match reports. The object is usually a goalkeeper or a defender. Less common in American English, where 'dribble past' is preferred.
3. to form something into a curved shape, or to become curved and full in shape
使變圓；變圓
塑造圓弧形狀或變得圓潤
to form something into a curved shape, or to become curved and full in shape
Mayumi rounded the corners of the wooden table using sandpaper.
Mayumi 用砂紙將木桌的稜角磨圓。
transitive: round + object + tool phrase
The potter rounded the wet clay with gentle hands on the spinning wheel.
陶藝家用溫柔的雙手在轉輪上將溼黏土塑圓。
As the fruit ripened, the small green berries rounded and turned bright red.
果實成熟時，綠色的小漿果逐漸變圓並轉為鮮紅色。
Renata rounded the dough into smooth balls before placing them on the tray.
Renata 將麵團揉成光滑的圓球，然後放在烤盤上。
The sculptor patiently rounded every edge of the stone until it felt smooth.
雕刻家耐心地將石頭的每一處邊緣磨圓，直到觸感光滑為止。
文法句型
transitive: round + object (clay, dough, corners, edges)
intransitive: subject + rounds (fruit, shoulders, shape)
常見錯誤
4. to change an exact number to the nearest whole number, ten, hundred, or other un
四捨五入
將數字化為最接近的整數或整十
to change an exact number to the nearest whole number, ten, hundred, or other unit, in order to make it simpler or easier to use
Omar rounded each price to the nearest dollar for the final bill.
Omar 將每項價格四捨五入到整元，以便計算最終帳單。
pattern: round + number + to + [unit]
When calculating the budget, Sana rounded every figure to the nearest hundred.
計算預算時，Sana 將每個數字取整到最接近的百位數。
Zuri rounded 3.75 up to 4 because the decimal was greater than 0.5.
Zuri 將 3.75 四捨五入到 4，因為小數部分大於 0.5。
The teacher asked the class to round 247 to the nearest ten.
老師要求全班將 247 四捨五入到最接近的十位數。
Paul rounded the survey results to whole percentages before sharing the report.
Paul 將調查結果取整到整數百分比後才分享報告。
- approximate
broader term for expressing a number in a simpler form; 'round' specifies the method
- estimate
suggests a looser approximation, whereas 'round' follows a precise mathematical rule
文法句型
round + number + to + nearest unit (whole number, ten, hundred)
用法筆記
Typically followed by a phrase beginning with 'to' that specifies the target unit (to the nearest ten, to two decimal places). Also common in the phrasal forms 'round up' and 'round down' for specifying direction.
常見錯誤
round — 名詞
1. a connected series of events, actions, or items that happen one after another as
輪次
一系列相關的事件或活動
a connected series of events, actions, or items that happen one after another as part of a larger process.
The latest round of peace talks between the two countries ended without an agreement.
最近一輪的和平談話在兩國之間無協議地結束了。
collocation: round of talks
After another round of layoffs, only half of the original staff remained at the company.
又一輪裁員之後，公司只剩下原來一半的員工。
collocation: round of layoffs
The children received another round of applause after their dance performance.
孩子們在舞蹈表演結束後又獲得了一輪掌聲。
We went through several rounds of interviews before the job offer finally arrived.
我們經過了好幾輪面試，錄取通知才終於來了。
Bilal completed another round of chemotherapy at the hospital last week.
Bilal 上週在醫院完成了另一輪化療。
文法句型
a round of + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' plus a noun describing the type of event or activity involved.
常見錯誤
2. an occasion when one person buys alcoholic drinks for everyone in their group, e
一輪酒
為一群人買的飲料
an occasion when one person buys alcoholic drinks for everyone in their group, especially at a bar or restaurant.
Ingrid said the drinks were on her and ordered a round for the whole table.
Ingrid 說飲料由她請客，幫整桌的人點了一輪。
verb pattern: order a round for [group]
Liam went to the bar and bought a round of beers for his friends.
Liam 走到吧檯，幫朋友們買了一輪啤酒。
It was Christopher's turn to get the next round, so he called the waiter over.
輪到 Christopher 請下一輪了，於是他招手叫服務生過來。
After the game, the team crowded around the bar and shared several rounds together.
比賽結束後，球隊擠在吧檯邊喝了好幾輪。
Imani offered to buy a round of soft drinks since she was the designated driver.
Imani 主動說要幫大家買一輪無酒精飲料，因為她是指定的駕駛。
文法句型
a round of + drink type
buy/get/order a round
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'buy', 'get', or 'order'. Can be used with non-alcoholic drinks, though most typical with alcohol.
常見錯誤
3. a single serving of food in the shape of a slice, such as a piece of toast, a sa
一片
吐司或三明治等食物
a single serving of food in the shape of a slice, such as a piece of toast, a sandwich, or another bread item.
Andrés ate two rounds of toast with butter for breakfast this morning.
Andrés 今天早餐吃了兩片奶油烤吐司。
collocation: round of toast
Putri prepared several rounds of sandwiches for the family picnic in the park.
Putri 準備了好幾份三明治帶去公園野餐。
The café served each customer a round of buttered bread with their soup.
這家咖啡館給每位客人上了一片奶油麵包配湯。
Saira toasted a round of bread and spread jam on it for a quick snack.
Saira 烤了一片麵包塗果醬當作快速點心。
- slice
more general and neutral; common in both British and American English
文法句型
a round of + bread type
用法筆記
Mainly British English. In American English, 'slice' is more common for this meaning.
常見錯誤
4. a regular journey or set of visits that someone makes as part of their job, such
巡迴
工作中規律走訪的路線
a regular journey or set of visits that someone makes as part of their job, such as delivering goods or checking on people.
The postman starts his round at six o'clock every morning without fail.
郵差每天早上六點準時開始他的送信路線。
verb pattern: do/make one's round
Dr. Okafor does a round of all the hospital patients before lunch each day.
Okafor 醫生每天午餐前會巡視醫院裡所有的病人。
The security guard makes a round of the building every two hours during the night.
夜班警衛每兩個小時巡邏大樓一次。
The milkman's round used to cover more than fifty houses in this neighbourhood.
送奶員的送奶路線以前涵蓋這個社區超過五十戶人家。
Eli's newspaper round takes him about an hour each morning before school.
Eli 每天早上上學前送報的路線要花大約一個小時。
文法句型
possession + round
do/make one's round
用法筆記
Frequently used with possessive determiners or nouns (his round, the doctor's round). Often paired with 'do' or 'make' (do one's round, make a round).
常見錯誤
5. a song or piece of music in which two or more groups of singers start the same t
輪唱曲
各聲部依序加入的合唱曲
a song or piece of music in which two or more groups of singers start the same tune at different times, creating overlapping parts that fit together harmoniously.
The music teacher taught the class a simple round called 'Frère Jacques'.
音樂老師教全班唱一首簡單的輪唱曲，叫做《Frère Jacques》。
register: music domain
Bilal's choir performed a beautiful round at the school concert last winter.
Bilal 的合唱團去年冬天在學校音樂會上演唱了一首優美的輪唱曲。
In music class, the children split into three groups and sang a round together.
音樂課上，孩子們分成三組一起唱了一首輪唱曲。
The round started with one voice, then a second group joined several bars later.
這首輪唱曲由一個聲部開始，幾小節後第二組加入。
Singing a round helps young students learn about harmony and listening to others.
唱輪唱曲有助於學生學習和聲與聆聽他人的聲音。
- canon
a more formal musical term; a round is a specific type of canon
文法句型
sing a round
用法筆記
Often taught in school music classes. The most famous English example is 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat'.
6. a stage or division within a competition, contest, or tournament, where some par
輪
比賽中的一個階段
a stage or division within a competition, contest, or tournament, where some participants are eliminated.
Our school team made it to the final round of the national debate tournament.
我們學校隊伍打進了全國辯論比賽的最後一輪。
collocation: final round
Ingrid won the first round of the tennis match but lost in the second round.
Ingrid 贏了第一輪的網球比賽，但在第二輪輸了。
The next round of the competition will take place in Taipei next month.
下一輪比賽將在下個月於台北舉行。
Each round of the quiz tournament gets harder than the one before it.
問答比賽的每一輪都比前一輪更難。
Liam scored the highest in the qualifying round and advanced to the main event.
Liam 在資格賽中得了最高分，輕鬆晉級到主要賽事。
文法句型
the + ordinal + round
round of + number
用法筆記
Use ordinal numbers (first round, second round) or modifiers (qualifying round, final round) to specify the stage. Distinguish from 'round' meaning a timed period in boxing or wrestling, which is a separate sense.
常見錯誤
7. one of several timed parts into which a boxing match or wrestling contest is div
回合
拳擊或摔角賽中的其中一節
one of several timed parts into which a boxing match or wrestling contest is divided, with short breaks between them
Dewi knocked her opponent down in the third round of the match.
Dewi 在比賽的第三回合擊倒了對手。
third round — ordinal number before round
After five exhausting rounds, the referee finally declared a draw.
經過五個精疲力竭的回合後，裁判最終宣布平手。
Each round in professional boxing lasts three full minutes.
職業拳擊的每個回合持續整整三分鐘。
Cyrus was exhausted but focused as the final round began.
Cyrus 雖然筋疲力竭但仍專注地迎接最後一個回合開始。
The crowd cheered wildly during the opening round of the fight.
比賽的開場回合中，群眾熱烈歡呼。
- bout
refers to the entire match, not a single segment within it
用法筆記
Frequently used with ordinal numbers (first, second, final) or adjectives like opening and closing to indicate position within the match.
常見錯誤
8. a single complete play of golf over eighteen holes, from the first tee to the fi
一局
一場完整的高爾夫球賽（通常18洞）
a single complete play of golf over eighteen holes, from the first tee to the final hole
Lucía played a round of golf with her father on Saturday morning.
Lucía 星期六早上和父親打了一局高爾夫球。
a round of golf — standard collocation
The first round of the championship tournament begins at seven o'clock.
錦標賽的第一局在七點開始。
Brandon completed his best round ever with only sixty-five strokes.
Brandon 以僅僅六十五桿完成了他生涯最佳的一局。
A typical round of golf includes eighteen holes and takes about four hours.
一局高爾夫球通常包含十八個洞，大約需要四小時。
Members of the golf club play a round together every Sunday afternoon.
高爾夫球俱樂部的會員每週日下午一起打一局。
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase a round of golf. The number of holes (usually eighteen) is implied but can be specified when the format differs.
9. a single bullet or cartridge for firing from a gun once
子彈；一發
一顆子彈或一發槍彈
a single bullet or cartridge for firing from a gun once
The soldier loaded a single round into the rifle and aimed carefully.
士兵將一發子彈裝進步槍中，仔細瞄準。
loaded a single round into — verb + object + preposition
Only three rounds remained in Élise's pocket after the shooting practice.
Élise 的口袋裡在射擊練習後只剩下三發子彈。
Each round of this ammunition costs about one dollar at the store.
這種彈藥的每發子彈在店裡大約要一美元。
Sivan heard a single round fired from somewhere deep in the forest.
Sivan 聽到森林深處傳來一聲槍響。
The officer found several spent rounds on the ground near the fence.
警官在籬笆附近的地上找到了幾個用過的彈殼。
用法筆記
Countable and often used with numbers (three rounds, a single round). Spent rounds refers to cartridge cases left after firing.
常見錯誤
10. a short burst of clapping and cheering from an audience after a performance or s
掌聲
觀眾短暫而熱烈的鼓掌喝采
a short burst of clapping and cheering from an audience after a performance or speech
The singer received a warm round of applause at the end of her song.
這位歌手在歌曲結束時獲得了一陣熱烈的掌聲。
round of applause — fixed collocation
A loud round of applause filled the hall after the speech ended.
演講結束後，一陣響亮的掌聲充滿了禮堂。
Tara smiled and bowed as another round of applause broke out.
Tara 笑著鞠躬，這時又響起了一陣掌聲。
There was a polite round of applause, but nobody stood to cheer.
響起了一陣禮貌性的掌聲，但沒有人站起來歡呼。
The audience gave the dancers a long and enthusiastic round of applause.
觀眾給舞者們一陣長久而熱烈的掌聲。
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in the fixed phrase a round of applause. Unlike other senses, this one is always paired with applause and cannot stand alone (*'a loud round' without context).
常見錯誤
round — 形容詞
1. having a curved outer edge or surface, with no straight lines or sharp corners —
圓形的
具有圓弧狀的形狀
having a curved outer edge or surface, with no straight lines or sharp corners — like a circle, a ball, or a smooth bend.
The old wooden table had a round surface that could seat eight people.
那張舊木桌有圓形的桌面，可以坐八個人。
attributive: round + noun (round surface)
A round pebble rested in the palm of Esteban's hand, smooth and cool.
一顆圓形的鵝卵石靜靜躺在 Esteban 的手心，光滑又冰涼。
The children sat in a round circle while the teacher read a story.
孩子們在教室地板上坐成一個圓圈，聽老師講故事。
Élise drew a round face with two small eyes and a smiling mouth.
Élise 畫了一張圓臉，臉上有一雙小眼睛和一個微笑的嘴巴。
The moon was round and bright in the clear night sky.
月亮在晴朗的夜空中又圓又亮。
文法句型
round + noun
be + round
用法筆記
Can describe both flat circular objects (a round coin) and three-dimensional spheres (a round ball). Frequently placed before the noun (a round window) or after a linking verb (the window is round).
常見錯誤
2. describes a number expressed in simple whole units like 10, 100, or 1,000, rathe
整數的
以近似整數表示的數值
describes a number expressed in simple whole units like 10, 100, or 1,000, rather than as a detailed count with smaller amounts, to make it easier to say or remember.
Kemi asked for a round figure instead of the exact price with cents.
Kemi 要求一個整數金額，而不是含分幣的實際價格。
collocation: round figure
The charity report showed donations in round numbers, like $10,000 or $25,000.
慈善報告以整數顯示捐款金額，例如一萬美元或兩萬五千美元。
In round figures, the company earned about three million dollars this year.
以整數來算，這間公司今年大約賺了三百萬美元。
When the host asked for a count, Padma gave a round estimate of five hundred.
主人詢問人數時，Padma 給了一個約五百人的整數估計。
Prices in the catalog were listed in round figures to make them easier to read.
目錄中的價格都以整數標示，讓顧客更容易閱讀。
- approximate
broader than 'round'; can describe any estimate, not just numbers ending in zero
- whole
focuses on the absence of fractional parts
文法句型
round + noun (figure, number, estimate, sum)
in round figures/numbers
用法筆記
Only used before a noun — you cannot say 'this number is round' to mean approximate. Often found in the fixed phrases 'in round numbers' and 'in round figures'. Grammatically, it combines with number words (a round 500) or with nouns like figure, sum, estimate.
常見錯誤
round — 副詞
1. moving in a circular path, turning to the opposite side, or going to various pla
繞圈；轉向
成圓圈移動或轉到另一方向
moving in a circular path, turning to the opposite side, or going to various places within an area.
The wheels of the bicycle spun round as Hiro raced down the hill.
Hiro 騎腳踏車衝下山坡時，輪子快速地轉動。
spin round — circular movement of an object
Felipe turned round when he heard someone call his name from behind.
Felipe 聽到背後有人叫他的名字，便轉過身來。
turn round — change to the opposite direction
Wei passed the dish of dumplings round so each guest could take one.
Wei 把那盤餃子傳給每個人，讓每位客人都可以拿一個。
The children ran round in the garden chasing butterflies all afternoon.
孩子們整個下午都在花園裡跑來跑去追蝴蝶。
A strong wind blew the leaves round and round in the empty car park.
一陣強風把落葉吹得在空停車場裡團團轉。
文法句型
turn + round
go + round
pass + round
look + round
spin + round
用法筆記
Primarily British English; American English prefers 'around' in nearly all adverbial uses. Common verbs paired with 'round' include turn, go, come, pass, look, spin, and run. The repeated form 'round and round' emphasises continuous circular movement.
常見錯誤
2. through an entire period of time, from the beginning to the end without stopping
全年
從頭到尾持續一整段時間
through an entire period of time, from the beginning to the end without stopping.
The café on the main street stays open all year round, including holidays.
大街上的咖啡館全年無休，連假日也營業。
all year round — the most common pattern
Mayumi wears sandals all year round because the climate is warm.
Mayumi 全年都穿涼鞋，因為氣候很溫暖。
The community garden grows vegetables all year round under a glass cover.
社區菜園在玻璃罩底下全年種植蔬菜。
Christopher works on his boat all year round, fixing it bit by bit.
Christopher 全年都在修他的船，一點一點慢慢修。
The market sells fresh flowers all year round, even in the coldest months.
這間市場全年販售新鮮花卉，即使在最冷的月份也不例外。
- throughout
more formal and can be used before the time period, e.g., 'throughout the year'
- all year long
common in American English; 'long' replaces 'round'
- seasonally
describes something that only happens during a particular part of the year
文法句型
all + [time period] + round
all year round
all summer round
用法筆記
This sense most frequently appears in the fixed expression 'all year round'. It can also occur with other time periods such as 'all summer round' or 'all the year round', but 'all year round' is by far the most common. Less common in American English, where 'all year long' or simply 'all year' are preferred.
常見錯誤
round — 介系詞
1. moving in a curved path that surrounds a person or thing, or positioned so that
圍繞
繞著某物移動或處於其周圍
moving in a curved path that surrounds a person or thing, or positioned so that something is at the middle of other objects.
The Earth travels round the Sun in a large oval path.
地球每年沿著一個巨大的橢圓形路徑繞著太陽運行。
travel round — orbital or circular movement
Yara wrapped a thin belt round her waist before the party.
Yara 在派對前把一條細皮帶圍在腰上。
wrap round [body part] — encircling
The runners ran round the track three times before stopping.
跑步選手繞著跑道跑了三圈才停下來。
A metal fence runs all the way round the garden.
一道金屬圍欄環繞整個花園。
文法句型
round + noun phrase
round + the + noun
用法筆記
More common in British English than American English, where 'around' is typically preferred in most contexts.
常見錯誤
2. moving through or staying in various spots across a particular location.
四處
在某個地方的不同區域走動或分布
moving through or staying in various spots across a particular location.
The children ran round the park looking for their lost ball.
孩子們在公園裡四處跑，尋找他們弄丟的球。
run round [place] — moving across an area
Élise showed her family round the new house room by room.
Élise 帶著她的家人一間一間地參觀新房子。
show [someone] round [place] — giving a tour
Food stalls are set up all round the festival grounds.
美食攤位遍布整個園遊會場地。
Quan looked round the library but could not find the book.
Quan 在圖書館裡到處找，但找不到那本書。
- throughout
suggests every single part without exception; more formal
- about
common in British English for moving across an area, e.g., 'walk about the town'
文法句型
round + place noun
look round + place
walk round + place
用法筆記
Often used with verbs of movement or searching such as 'walk', 'look', 'show', 'wander'. The object is always a location or area, not a specific item.
常見錯誤
3. positioned on several or all sides of a person or thing, so that the central ite
四周
位於某人或某物的多個側面
positioned on several or all sides of a person or thing, so that the central item is enclosed or partly enclosed.
The children sat round the dinner table, waiting for the food.
孩子們圍坐在餐桌旁，等待食物上桌。
sit round [table] — gathering on multiple sides
Tall trees stood round the small wooden cabin in the woods.
高大的樹木矗立在小木屋四周。
A crowd of people gathered round the musician in the square.
一群人聚集在廣場上的音樂家周圍。
The hills round the village are covered with green grass.
村莊四周的山丘長滿了綠草。
- surrounding
a preposition-like adjective; 'surrounding' draws attention to the enclosed feeling more directly
- about
more formal and literary for this sense, e.g., 'the hills about the town'
文法句型
round + noun phrase
round + the + noun
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (circular path), this sense focuses on static position — things are already on multiple sides rather than moving in a circle.
常見錯誤
4. going or pointing toward a particular place, often one that is close by, or foll
往；朝
朝向某個方向或附近的地方
going or pointing toward a particular place, often one that is close by, or following a route that changes direction.
Theo went round to the café on the corner for a cup of tea.
Theo 繞到轉角的咖啡館去喝杯茶。
go round to [place] — visiting a nearby location
The path leads round the back of the school to the playground.
這條小路繞過學校後面通往操場。
Rachel turned round the corner and almost bumped into her teacher.
Rachel 轉過街角，差點撞上她的老師。
The cat ran round the side of the house when it heard the dog.
那隻貓聽到狗叫聲就跑到房子側邊去了。
文法句型
round + the + direction word
round to + place
用法筆記
Often used with movement verbs like 'go', 'come', 'turn', 'run', 'walk'. The object is typically a place, a corner, or a directional landmark, not a person.