So as to face in the opposite way; from front to back or back to front; half round. Also (rarely): around by a small angle; to one side, aside, away.
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释义 | the world > space > direction > [adverb] > (turned) round or about (7) aboutOE So as to face in the opposite way; from front to back or back to front; half round. Also (rarely): around by a small angle; to one side, aside, away. round about1539 So as to face a different or opposite way; so as to change or reverse direction. Chiefly with turn. roundc1540 So as to face a different or opposite way; so as to change or reverse direction. Frequently with turn. around1590 So as to face a different or opposite way; so as to change or reverse direction; in the opposite direction. Frequently with turn (see also the verb). Subcategories:— as on a pivot (1) — (turned) away (2) |
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