这些词均有“在周围、在附近”之意。
about :既可表静态,也可表动态。
There's a lot of flu about.
这一带流感肆虐。
She's somewhere about the office.
她在办公室附近。
around :主要用于美国,静态或动态均可。
I could hear laughter all around.
我可以听见周围的笑声。
round :主要用于英国,多半指动态。
A large crowd had gathered round to watch.
一大群人聚在周围观看。
about :既可表静态,也可表动态。
There's a lot of flu about.
这一带流感肆虐。
She's somewhere about the office.
她在办公室附近。
around :主要用于美国,静态或动态均可。
I could hear laughter all around.
我可以听见周围的笑声。
round :主要用于英国,多半指动态。
A large crowd had gathered round to watch.
一大群人聚在周围观看。