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C0362600 (sûr′kəl)n.1. a. A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center.b. A planar region bounded by a circle.c. Something, such as a ring, shaped like such a plane curve.2. A circular or nearly circular course, circuit, or orbit: a satellite's circle around the earth.3. A traffic circle.4. A series or process that finishes at its starting point or continuously repeats itself; a cycle.5. A group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement: well-known in artistic circles.6. A territorial or administrative division, especially of a province, in some European countries.7. A sphere of influence or interest; domain.8. Logic A vicious circle.v. cir·cled, cir·cling, cir·cles v.tr.1. To make or form a circle around: The hedge circles the fountain.2. To move in a circle around: The ship circled the island.v.intr. To move in a circle. See Synonyms at turn.Idiom: circle the wagons To take a defensive position; become defensive.

[Middle English cercle, from Old French, from Latin circulus, diminutive of circus, circle, from Greek kirkos, krikos; see sker- in Indo-European roots.]

cir′cler (-klər) n.

circle

(ˈsɜːkəl) n1. (Mathematics) maths a closed plane curve every point of which is equidistant from a given fixed point, the centre. Equation: (x –h)² + (y –k)² = r² where r is the radius and (h, k) are the coordinates of the centre; area πr²; circumference: 2πr2. (Mathematics) the figure enclosed by such a curve3. (Theatre) theatre the section of seats above the main level of the auditorium, usually comprising the dress circle and the upper circle4. something formed or arranged in the shape of a circle5. a group of people sharing an interest, activity, upbringing, etc; set: golf circles; a family circle. 6. a domain or area of activity, interest, or influence7. a circuit8. a process or chain of events or parts that forms a connected whole; cycle9. (Physical Geography) a parallel of latitude. See also great circle, small circle10. the ring of a circus11. (Archaeology) one of a number of Neolithic or Bronze Age rings of standing stones, such as Stonehenge, found in Europe and thought to be associated with some form of ritual or astronomical measurement12. (Hockey (Field & Ice)) hockey See striking circle13. (Logic) a circular argument. See vicious circle²14. come full circle to arrive back at one's starting point. See also vicious circle15. go round in circles run round in circles to engage in energetic but fruitless activityvb16. to move in a circle (around): we circled the city by car. 17. (tr) to enclose in a circle; encircle[C14: from Latin circulus a circular figure, from circus ring, circle] ˈcircler n

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n., v. -cled, -cling. n. 1. a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. 2. the portion of a plane bounded by such a curve. 3. any circular or ringlike object, formation, or arrangement: a circle of dancers. 4. a ring, circlet, or crown. 5. the ring of a circus. 6. a section of seats in a theater. Compare dress circle, family circle (def. 2). 7. the area within which something acts, exerts influence, etc.; realm; sphere: a wide circle of influence. 8. a series ending where it began or forming a connected whole; cycle. 9. an argument ostensibly proving a conclusion but actually assuming the conclusion as a premise; vicious circle. 10. a number of persons bound by a common tie; coterie: a circle of friends. 11. an administrative division, esp. of a province. 12. a parallel of latitude. 13. a sphere or orb: the circle of the earth. v.t. 14. to enclose in a circle; encircle: Circle the correct answer. 15. to rotate or revolve around: He circled the house cautiously. 16. to bypass; evade: The ship carefully circled the iceberg. v.i. 17. to move in a circle or circuit. Idioms: come full circle, to find oneself back where one started. [1275–1325; Middle English cercle < Old French < Latin circulus=circ(us) (see circus) + -ulus -ule] cir′cler, n.

circleThe area of a circle is πr². The length of the circumference is 2πr.

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(sûr′kəl) A closed curve whose points are all on the same plane and at the same distance from a fixed point (the center).

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Examples: circle of action, 1752; of admirers, 1793; of acquaintances, 1752; of doctrine, 1531; of fallacy, 1646; of foliages, 1713; of glory, 1595; literary circle; circle of onlookers, 1875; of pleasures, 1759; of passion, 1768; of possibilities, 1644; of probability, 1851; of sciences, 1854; of stars, 1611.

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Past participle: circled
Gerund: circling

Imperative
circle
circle

Present
I circle
you circle
he/she/it circles
we circle
you circle
they circle

Preterite
I circled
you circled
he/she/it circled
we circled
you circled
they circled

Present Continuous
I am circling
you are circling
he/she/it is circling
we are circling
you are circling
they are circling

Present Perfect
I have circled
you have circled
he/she/it has circled
we have circled
you have circled
they have circled

Past Continuous
I was circling
you were circling
he/she/it was circling
we were circling
you were circling
they were circling

Past Perfect
I had circled
you had circled
he/she/it had circled
we had circled
you had circled
they had circled

Future
I will circle
you will circle
he/she/it will circle
we will circle
you will circle
they will circle

Future Perfect
I will have circled
you will have circled
he/she/it will have circled
we will have circled
you will have circled
they will have circled

Future Continuous
I will be circling
you will be circling
he/she/it will be circling
we will be circling
you will be circling
they will be circling

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been circling
you have been circling
he/she/it has been circling
we have been circling
you have been circling
they have been circling

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been circling
you will have been circling
he/she/it will have been circling
we will have been circling
you will have been circling
they will have been circling

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been circling
you had been circling
he/she/it had been circling
we had been circling
you had been circling
they had been circling

Conditional
I would circle
you would circle
he/she/it would circle
we would circle
you would circle
they would circle

Past Conditional
I would have circled
you would have circled
he/she/it would have circled
we would have circled
you would have circled
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A balcony or tier in the auditorium. The dress circle, usually the most expensive seats where spectators used to dress formally, is the first tier.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	circle - ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point; "he calculated the circumference of the circle"circle of curvature, osculating circle - the circle that touches a curve (on the concave side) and whose radius is the radius of curvaturecirclet - a small circleequator - a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical partsarc - a continuous portion of a circleellipse, oval - a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it; "the sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant"epicycle - a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid
	2.	circle - an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"band, lot, setsocial group - people sharing some social relationcar pool - a small group of car drivers who arrange to take turns driving while the others are passengersclique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, camp, pack - an exclusive circle of people with a common purposecohort - a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)confederacy, conspiracy - a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purposeFour Hundred - the exclusive social set of a cityhorsey set, horsy set - a set of people sharing a devotion to horses and horseback riding and horse racingjet set - a set of rich and fashionable people who travel widely for pleasureparty, company - a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen"
	3.	circle - something approximating the shape of a circle; "the chairs were arranged in a circle"shape, form - the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
	4.	circle - movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"lap, circuitlocomotion, travel - self-propelled movementpace lap - the first lap of a car race that prepares the cars for a fast startlap of honour, victory lap - a lap by the winning person or team run to celebrate the victory
	5.	circle - a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island; "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary"rotary, roundabout, traffic circlejunction - the place where two or more things come togetherroad, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
	6.	circle - street names for flunitrazepanforget me drug, Mexican valium, R-2, roofy, rophy, rope, roachflunitrazepan, Rohypnol - a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia
	7.	circle - a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra; "they had excellent seats in the dress circle"dress circleseating, seating area, seating room, seats - an area that includes places where several people can sit; "there is seating for 40 students in this classroom"theater, theatre, house - a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
	8.	circle - any circular or rotating mechanism; "the machine punched out metal circles"rounddisk, disc - a flat circular platerotating mechanism - a mechanism that rotates
Verb	1.	circle - travel around something; "circle the globe"go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast"circumambulate, walk around - walk around somethingcircumnavigate, compass - travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth"circle around, circle round, revolve around - move around in a circular motion; "The Earth revolves around the Sun"
	2.	circle - move in circlescirculatego, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast"orb, orbit, revolve - move in an orbit; "The moon orbits around the Earth"; "The planets are orbiting the sun"; "electrons orbit the nucleus"troll - circulate, move aroundloop - fly loops, perform a loop; "the stunt pilot looped his plane"loop - move in loops; "The bicycle looped around the tree"
	3.	circle - form a circle around; "encircle the errors"encircleshape, form - give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

circle

noun1. ring, round, band, disc, loop, hoop, cordon, perimeter, halo The flag was red with a large white circle. The monument consists of a circle of gigantic stones.2. group, company, set, school, club, order, class, society, crowd, assembly, fellowship, fraternity, clique, coterie a small circle of friends3. sphere, world, area, range, field, scene, orbit, realm, milieu She moved only in the most exalted circles.verb1. go round, ring, surround, belt, curve, enclose, encompass, compass, envelop, encircle, circumscribe, hem in, gird, circumnavigate, enwreath This is the ring road that circles the city.2. wheel, spiral, revolve, rotate, whirl, pivot There were two helicopters circling around.

circle

noun1. A closed plane curve everywhere equidistant from a fixed point or something shaped like this:band, circuit, disk, gyre, ring, wheel.Archaic: orb.2. A course, process, or journey that ends where it began or repeats itself:circuit, cycle, orbit, round, tour, turn.3. A group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement:crowd, group, set.4. A particular social group:clique, coterie, crowd, set.Informal: bunch, gang.5. A sphere of activity, experience, study, or interest:area, arena, bailiwick, department, domain, field, orbit, province, realm, scene, subject, terrain, territory, world.Slang: bag.verb1. To shut in on all sides:begird, beset, compass, encircle, encompass, environ, gird, girdle, hedge, hem, ring, surround.2. To move or cause to move in circles or around an axis:circumvolve, gyrate, orbit, revolve, rotate, turn, wheel.

Translations

兴趣相同的人形成的圈子剧场的楼厅圆圆形环状物

circle

(ˈsəːkl) noun1. a figure (O) bounded by one line, every point on which is equally distant from the centre. 圆2. something in the form of a circle. She was surrounded by a circle of admirers.环状物3. a group of people. a circle of close friends; wealthy circles. （兴趣相同的人形成的）圈子 4. a balcony in a theatre etc. We sat in the circle at the opera. （剧场的）楼厅 verb1. to move in a circle round something. The chickens circled round the farmer who was bringing their food.环绕2. to draw a circle round. Please circle the word you think is wrong.画圈

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circle,

closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from some fixed point, called the center. A circle is a conic sectionconic section
or conic
, curve formed by the intersection of a plane and a right circular cone (conical surface). The ordinary conic sections are the circle, the ellipse, the parabola, and the hyperbola.
..... Click the link for more information. cut by a plane perpendicular to the axis of the cone. The term circle is also used to refer to the region enclosed by the curve, more properly called a circular region. The radius of a circle is any line segment connecting the center and a point on the curve; the term is also used for the length r of this segment, i.e., the common distance of all points on the curve from the center. Similarly, the circumference of a circle is either the curve itself or its length of arcarc,
in geometry, a curved line or any part of it; in particular, a portion of the circumference of a circle. The length s of an arc of a circle of radius r and subtending a central angle of θ radians is s=r
..... Click the link for more information. . A line segment whose two ends lie on the circumference is a chord; a chord through the center is the diameter. A secant is a line of indefinite length intersecting the circle at two points, the segment of it within the circle being a chord. A tangent to a circle is a straight line touching the circle at only one point, the point of contact, or tangency, and is always perpendicular to the radius drawn to this point. A circle is inscribed in a polygon if each side of the polygon is tangent to the circle; a circle is circumscribed about a polygon if all the vertices of the polygon lie on the circumference. The length of the circumference C of a circle is equal to π (see pipi,
in mathematics, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The symbol for pi is π. The ratio is the same for all circles and is approximately 3.1416.
..... Click the link for more information. ) times twice the radius distance r, or C=2πr. The area A bounded by a circle is given by A=πr². Greek geometry left many unsolved problems about circles, including the problem of squaring the circle, i.e., constructing a square with an area equal to that of a given circle, using only a straight edge and compass; it was finally proved impossible in the late 19th cent. (see geometric problems of antiquitygeometric problems of antiquity,
three famous problems involving elementary geometric constructions with straight edge and compass, conjectured by the ancient Greeks to be impossible but not proved to be so until modern times.
..... Click the link for more information. ). In modern mathematics the circle is the basis for such theories as inversive geometry and certain non-Euclidean geometries. The circle figures significantly in many cultures. In religion and art it frequently symbolizes heaven, eternity, or the universe.

Circle

The simplest and most fundamental of geometric shapes; a continuous curved line, every point of which is equidistant from a central point.

Circle

(religion, spiritualism, and occult)

Unlike many other religions that have permanent, consecrated places of worship, a Witch may consecrate any area deemed suitable at any time, for the length of that ritual only, giving her far greater flexibility and convenience. That area is enclosed in a circle. Witches used to meet in a field, or a clearing in a woods, or any other open place convenient to all members.

Witches refer to their ritual Circle as the place "between the worlds," neither in this world nor in the next. This is the place where all the rituals take place and where magic is performed, if needed. Circles have long been considered sacred, whether consecrated or not. A Roman ambassador in a foreign land would draw a circle around himself with his staff, indicating that he should be safe from attack. A circle of flour was drawn on the floor around the bed of a sick person, by the Babylonians, to keep demons away. German Jews would draw a circle around the bed of a woman in labor, in the Middle Ages, to protect her from evil spirits. Britain, and other parts of Europe, contains dozens of ancient stone circles, erected in times past for a variety of religious and magical reasons.

The dimensions of a circle depend on who is drawing it and for what purpose. A Wiccan circle is usually nine feet in diameter, although it can be smaller or larger depending upon the number of people it must enclose. In Ceremonial Magic, on the other hand, the drawing has to be exact and actually forms three concentric circles of nine feet, ten feet, and eleven feet diameter, with various Words of Power written between the lines. A ceremonial circle is to keep forces out; to keep negative entities from encroaching on the magician. The Wiccan circle is to keep in the power raised in the rituals, which is of a positive nature.

The Wiccan circle is first marked on the ground, to indicate exactly where the sacred space lies. If the meeting is to take place out of doors, then the circle can be indicated by simply scratching a line on the ground. If the meeting is indoors, then it can be marked with a piece of chalk or charcoal, or by laying down a length of cord or actually painting a circle on the floor. Some modern Witches have a circle permanently marked on a piece of carpet, which can be rolled up and put away between meetings.

With the area marked, the construction of the magic circle starts with a tracing of the line by the presiding priest with a sword or athamé. Some traditions first ritually sweep the area with a broom, removing all negativity. The line is then sprinkled with salted water and passed over with a censer. This circumambulation is carried out clockwise, or deosil. To move counter-clockwise, or widdershins, is considered negative.

In order to orient the circle to the four cardinal points, candles are placed at the east, south, west and north. In the center (or to one side, depending on the tradition) stands the altar on which the coven tools or those of the individual Witch are placed. All within the circle are also consecrated, so that nothing unpurified is within it.

Although ritually cast and consecrated, it is possible to pass out of and back into the circle. This is done ritually, carefully "opening" the circle and then resealing it (see pentagram) after the passage of the individual. Such opening and closing should be kept to an absolute minimum; ideally, the circle should not be disturbed during the ritual.

The Wiccan deities are invited into the circle to share the ritual with the Witches. Unlike in Ceremonial Magic, there is no commanding or conjuring of the gods or of any spirits or entities. All should be within the circle of their own free will. At the end of the ritual, the gods are thanked and the circle is opened.

Since Wiccan rituals are held inside a circle, the term "circle" is also a synonym for a meeting. Witches therefore speak of "having a weekly circle" or of "planning a healing circle."

Circle

(religion, spiritualism, and occult)

Sitters at a séance invariably are seated in a circle, either around a table or with an open area in the center. Hence, séances are often referred to as “circles.” A Spiritualist circle usually calls for a medium to be among the number. There can be any number of people at the sitting, but twelve is usually preferred. This circle is made up, as far as possible, of equal numbers of positive and negative energies. Although most females are sensitive and negative and most males positive and magnetic, there are exceptions, and energies do not necessarily indicate gender. Some circles are arranged with the negative energy on one side of the medium and the positive energy on the other. Circles are also sometimes arranged with the negative and positive energies alternating around the circle.

Janet Cyford (The Ring of Chairs) said, “The movement of energy in the development circle is clockwise. A ring of closed energy forms when we join with others and sit in a ring of chairs.” The circle of people may hold hands or, if there is a table in the center, may rest their hands on the table with each touching his or her neighbor’s hands. Usually the medium is included in the circle though sometimes the medium sits apart from the circle, either inside or in front of a cabinet.

Sources:

Cyford, Janet: The Ring of Chairs: A Medium’s Story. Baltimore: Thirteen-O-Seven Press, 2000Shepard, Leslie A: Encyclopedia of Occultism & Parapsychology. New York: Avon Books, 1978

Circle

a closed, plane curve, all points of which are equidistant from a given fixed point in the plane, called the center of the circle. A segment R that connects the center of a circle with any point on the circle, and also the length of this segment, is called the radius of the circle. The ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter of the circle is identical for all circles. This ratio is a transcendental number, which is designated by the Greek letter π = 3.14159 …. The circumference of a circle is found from the formula l = 2 π R. A portion of a plane that is bounded by a circle and contains the center of the circle is called a disk; the area of a disk is equal to π R².

Circle

a village in the USA, in eastern Alaska; situated on the Yukon River. Population, less than 100 (1970). Circle is the center of a gold-mining region. It was founded circa 1890.

What does it mean when you dream about a circle?

A circle encompasses many meanings in numerous areas: the wholeness of numbers in mathematics, the spiritual oneness depicted by the circle and the mandala, protection from evil by the ritual drawing of a circle, bringing attention to something by circling it. It may also express frustrations, as when one doodles in circles or goes around in circles. Socially, it may represent being “in” the right circle of friends. The love relationship is sometimes symbolized by the wearing of a ring, around the finger, the neck, or in the nose. In Jungian psychology the circle is a symbol of the self archetype. (See also Zero.)

circle

[′sər·kəl] (mathematics) The set of all points in the plane at a given distance from a fixed point. A unit of angular measure, equal to one complete revolution, that is, to 2π radians or 360°. Also known as turn.

circle

1. Maths a closed plane curve every point of which is equidistant from a given fixed point, the centre. Equation: (x --h)² + (y --k)² = r² where r is the radius and (h, k) are the coordinates of the centre; area πr²; circumference: 2πr CHECK FORMULA 2. the figure enclosed by such a curve 3. Theatre the section of seats above the main level of the auditorium, usually comprising the dress circle and the upper circle 4. a parallel of latitude 5. History one of a number of Neolithic or Bronze Age rings of standing stones, such as Stonehenge, found in Europe and thought to be associated with some form of ritual or astronomical measurement 6. Hockey See striking circle

Circle

(dreams)The circle symbolizes infinity, the circle of life and the eternal unknown. You, the dreamer, may have come to a greater degree of spiritual awareness, so the dream could be spiritual in nature. Carl Jung called most circular images a “mandala.” It is one of the most important dream symbols that represent the psychic center of personality. It is symbolic of wholeness, completeness, and unity of the self. However, as always, examine all of the details in the dream, as well as its tone and mood, and rule out the possibility of “going in circles” as the primary message in the dream.

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noun ring

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noun group

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noun sphere

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verb go round

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verb wheel

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noun a closed plane curve everywhere equidistant from a fixed point or something shaped like this

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noun a course, process, or journey that ends where it began or repeats itself

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noun a group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement

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noun a particular social group

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noun a sphere of activity, experience, study, or interest

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verb to shut in on all sides

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verb to move or cause to move in circles or around an axis

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noun ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length

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noun an unofficial association of people or groups

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noun something approximating the shape of a circle

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noun movement once around a course

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noun a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

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noun street names for flunitrazepan

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noun a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house

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