新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

elliptical

英  [ɪˈlɪptɪkəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1椭圆形的

    Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse.

    双语例句

    例:

    the moon's elliptical orbit.

    月亮的椭圆形轨道。

    例:

    The stadium is elliptical in plan.

    该体育馆在设计图上呈椭圆形。

    例:

    Spirals can seem to be elliptical in shape when viewed edge-on.

    侧面观看时,螺旋有时似乎呈椭圆形。

    2间接地 , 含蓄地

    Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear.

    近义词

    oblique

    双语例句

    例:

    elliptical references to problems best not aired in public.

    对于不便在公众场合谈及的问题的旁敲侧击。