新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

encompass

英  [ɪnˈkʌmpəs]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • encompasses , encompassing , encompassed

    1[T 及物动词] 包含

    If something encompasses particular things, it includes them.

    近义词

    embrace

    双语例句

    例:

    His repertoire encompassed everything from Bach to Schoenberg.

    他的表演曲目从巴赫到勋伯格,样样俱全。

    2[T 及物动词] 围住 , 覆盖

    To encompass a place means to surround or cover it completely.

    双语例句

    例:

    The map shows the rest of the western region, encompassing nine states.

    这地图显示了西部地区的其他部分,覆盖了9个州。