surround
n[Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/sth (with sb/sth) (cause sb/sth to) move into position all round sb/sth; encircle sb/sth, esp so as to prevent escape (使某人[某物])包围某人[某物]; 围住某人[某物](尤指使之无法脱逃)
Troops have surrounded the town. 部队已将该城包围.
They have surrounded the town with troops. 他们出动军队包围了该城.
(fig 比喻) He likes to surround himself with beautiful things. 他喜欢生活在美的环境中.
(b) ~ sth/sb (by/with sth) (esp passive 尤用於被动语态) be all round sth/sb 包围或环绕某物[某人]
Trees surround the pond. 树木围绕著池塘.
The house was surrounded by high walls. 房子的四周有高墙.
(fig 比喻) The new plan is surrounded by much speculation, ie Everyone is wondering about it. 新计画备受猜疑.
She has always been surrounded with fashionable friends. 她周围总有许多爱赶时髦的朋友. surround, n (usu decorative) border around an object (通常指装饰性的)物体的边缘
a fireplace with a tiled surround 周围镶有瓷砖的壁炉.
The change between hot and cold temperatures makes the blood move around the shoulder and the damaged parts begin to repair themselves.
冷热交替使肩膀周围的血液循环,受伤的部位开始自己修复。
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether