environs

英 [ɪn'vaɪrənz; en-; 'envɪrənz] 美[ɪn'vaɪrənz]
  • n. 市郊,郊区;周围(environ的复数)
  • v. 围绕;包围(environ的第三人称单数)

GRE

词态变化


复数: environs;

中文词源


environs 周围地区

来自environment, 环境。

envisage 展望

en-, 进入,使。-vis, 看,词源同video, visage.

英文词源


environs (n.)
"outskirts," 1660s, from French environs, plural of Old French environ "compass, circuit," from environ (adv.) "around, round about" (see environ).

双语例句


1. Berlin and its environs
柏林及其周围地区

来自《权威词典》

2. The town and its environs are inviting, with recreational attractions and art museums.
那座小镇及其周边地区建有休闲胜地和艺术馆,很吸引人。

来自柯林斯例句

3. The road and its immediate environs were then held by Dongbei troops.
公路以及与公路直接毗连的地方,那时仍然在东北军手里.

来自辞典例句

4. He was more partial to the house and environs.
他对这所房子和这里的环境越来越有感情了.

来自辞典例句

5. The harsh desert environs of Klatooine resulted in a fiercely tenacious species.
克拉图因星苍凉的荒漠造就了这个坚韧顽强的种族.

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