about
形容词
片语 about 形容词
- be about to do something
To be on the verge of doing something very soon; to be going to do something imminently.
• I was about to leave when the phone rang.
副词
定义 about 副词
quantity
- A1
a little more or less than the stated number or amount
He is about six feet tall.
This project will cost about two million.
I arrived at about 3 PM.
degree
almost
The movie is about to start.
I'm about done with my report.
She is about to accept the job offer.
direction
- B2
in many different directions
The children were running about in the park.
We spent the whole day moving about the city.
She was pacing about the room all night.
position
positioned around a place, often without a clear purpose or order
The toys were scattered about the room.
Books were piled about on the table.
Documents were left about the entire office.
location
in or near a place
Is he about right now?
There are a lot of rumors about the new restaurant going about.
There are many historical sites about that small town.
介词
定义 about 介词
position
positioned around a place, often without a clear purpose or order
The toys were scattered about the room.
Books were piled about on the table.
Documents were left about the entire office.
topic
- A1
on the subject of, or connected with
This book is about environmental protection.
We need to talk about your performance.
It's a story about courage.
location
- formal
in a particular place
Do you have a pen about you?
She was bustling about the kitchen.
成语
- how/what about...?
Used to suggest an idea or offer something to someone.
• How about going to the movies tonight?