sphere

英 [sfɪə(r)]

美 [sfɪr]

n.  球; 球体; 球形; 圆球; 球状物; 范围; 领域; 阶层; 界
vt.  形成球体; 包围; 围绕; 置于球面内部

复数：spheres　

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Collins.2 / BNC.3863 / COCA.4533

牛津词典

noun

• 球；球体；球形
  a solid figure that is completely round, with every point on its surface at an equal distance from the centre
• 圆球；球状物
  any object that is completely round, for example a ball
• 范围；领域；阶层；界
  an area of activity, influence or interest; a particular section of society
  1. the political sphere
     政界
  2. This area was formerly within the sphere of influence of the US.
     这一地区先前属于美国的势力范围。
  3. He and I moved in totally different social spheres.
     我和他处在完全不同的社会圈子里。
• （包围地球等的大气的）层
  a region that surrounds a planet, especially the earth
  1. ionosphere
     电离层
  2. atmosphere
     大气层

柯林斯词典

• 球(体)；球形
  Asphereis an object that is completely round in shape like a ball.
• N-COUNT (活动、兴趣等的)范围，领域
  Asphere ofactivity or interest is a particular area of activity or interest.
  1. ...the sphere of international politics.
     国际政治领域
  2. ...nurses, working in all spheres of the health service.
     在公共医疗保健服务业的各领域工作的护士们
• N-COUNT (社会地位或兴趣等相同的)人群，阶层，圈子
  Asphere ofpeople is a group of them who are similar in social status or who have the same interests.
  1. ...the realities of life outside the government and academic spheres of society.
     政府和学术界以外社会阶层的生活现状
• PHRASE (国家的)势力范围，影响所及的范围
  A country'ssphere of influenceis an area of the world where it has a lot of influence.
  1. They see the region as their natural sphere of influence due to their historical links and a shared language.
     基于历史上的联系和共同的语言，他们把该地区看成是自己天然的势力范围。
  2. ...countries traditionally within the British or American spheres of influence.
     传统上处于英国或美国势力范围内的国家

英英释义

noun

• any spherically shaped artifact
• a particular aspect of life or activity
  1. he was helpless in an important sector of his life
  Synonym:sector
• the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
  Synonym:celestial sphereempyreanfirmamentheavensvault of heavenwelkin
• the geographical area in which one nation is very influential
  Synonym:sphere of influence
• a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
• a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
• a particular environment or walk of life
  1. his social sphere is limited
  2. it was a closed area of employment
  3. he's out of my orbit
  Synonym:domainareaorbitfieldarena

双语例句

• One of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere.
  地轴延线与天球相交的两点之一。
• A point in the heavens ( on the celestial sphere).
  天上的一个点（在天球上）。
• He shows that the earth is not a true sphere but an oblate spheroid and calculates the flattering.
  他证明地球不是一个真的球而是一个扁球，而且计算了扁平度。
• He challenges every standard and method in his sphere of responsibility.
  他在自己的职责范围内对每一项标准和每一种方法进行挑剔。
• There were now two main parts – the glass sphere and a rounded metal plate placed behind the sphere.
  现在有两个主要部件-玻璃球和一个圆形金属板后面的球体上。
• He would promise that they would become influential in some sphere of society.
  他会许诺他们将成为社会上某个领域有影响的人。
• A great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon.
  与水平线垂直的宇宙天体范围内的大圈，它经过天顶和地点。
• They see the region as their natural sphere of influence due to their historical links and a shared language.
  基于历史上的联系和共同的语言，他们把该地区看成是自己天然的势力范围。
• This is within his sphere of accountability.
  这在他的责任范围之内。
• When they have matured, they can be incorporated with another SOA control sphere.
  一旦成熟，它们就可以和另一个SOA控制范围合并。