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rounded

/ˈraʊndɪd/ American
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  • adj. 圆形的
  • adj. 完善的
Definition
  • adj. having a curved shape
  • adj. complete and well developed
Example
The table has smooth, rounded edges so no one gets hurt.
这张桌子的边缘光滑圆润,不会碰伤人。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: curved in shape, with no sharp corners (adjective).

比较义项:形状带有弧度、没有尖角的(形容词)。

  • oval

    Refers to a specific elongated egg-like or elliptical shape; it names the whole outline of an object, not just its corners or edges.

    指一种特定的长圆形,像鸡蛋或椭圆;它形容的是整个物体的外形轮廓,而不只是边角。

    The picture frame on her desk is oval, not the usual rectangle.

    她桌上的相框是椭圆形的,不是常见的长方形。

  • rounded 本词

    Means curved with no sharp corners; it is usually applied to the edges or corners of an object rather than naming the object's overall shape.

    指弯曲、没有尖角;通常用来形容物体的边角,而不是描述整个物体的形状。

    The knife has a rounded tip so it's safer for kids to use.

    这把刀的刀尖是圆钝的,孩子用起来更安全。

Oval and rounded both describe curved shapes without sharp corners. Oval names a specific elongated, egg-like shape, describing the whole outline of something. Rounded means curved with no sharp corners, usually describing the edges or corners of an object rather than its overall shape.

这两个词都可以形容不带尖角的曲线形状,但侧重不同:oval 特指像鸡蛋或压扁的圆一样的长圆形整体轮廓,而 rounded 只表示曲线、没有棱角,常用来形容边角而不是整体形状,语气更笼统。