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。
同义词:
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。