circle /ˈsə:kl/ I. n.［c］ 1.圆：draw a circle画圆 The stones form a complete circle.石块构成一个完整的圆圈。The children stood in a circle. 孩子们站成一个圈 2. 圈子，阶层：the family circle 宗族；business circles 实业界; political circles 政界 ‖II. vi.& vt.环绕，盘旋，绕…运转： The children circled around their teacher,singing and dancing.孩子们围着老师，载歌载舞。The moon circles the earth. 月亮绕着地球转。Our plane circled the airport for an hour before landing. 在着陆前,飞机在机场上空盘旋了一个小时。