encircle

动词 encircle:

1. be around
   同义词：surround, environ, circle, round, ring
2. form a circle around
   同义词：circle
3. bind with something round or circular
   同义词：gird

1. Any of the imaginary lines representing degrees of latitude that encircle the earth parallel to the plane of the equator.
   纬线，纬度圈与赤道平面平行且环绕地球用来表明纬度高低的许多假想线中的任意一条
2. The lake is encircled by trees.
   湖被树木环绕。
3. Enemy troops had encircled the town.
   敌军包围了该城。

en.cir.cle

v.tr.（及物动词）
en.cir.cled,en.cir.cling,en.cir.cles
To form a circle around; surround.See Synonyms at surround
包围，围绕：组成一圆圈；包围参见 surround
To move or go around completely; make a circuit of.
围绕，环绕：全部环绕或移动；绕…行一周

【引伸】
encir.clement
n.（名词）