elliptical
US /iˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/
UK /iˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/
形容词
1.
椭圆的, 椭圆形的
shaped like an ellipse; oval
示例:
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The planet orbits the sun in an elliptical path.
行星以椭圆形轨道绕太阳运行。
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The stadium has an elliptical shape, providing good views from all seats.
体育场呈椭圆形，所有座位都能欣赏到良好的视野。
2.
省略的, 隐晦的
(of speech or writing) in which words are omitted, provided that the meaning is clear from the context
示例:
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His writing style is often elliptical, requiring careful reading to grasp the full meaning.
他的写作风格常常是省略的，需要仔细阅读才能领会其全部含义。
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The conversation was elliptical, with many unspoken assumptions.
谈话是省略的，有很多未言明的假设。
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