| 释义 |
Noun: sphere sfir [N. Amer], sfiu(r) [Brit]- A particular environment or walk of life
"his social sphere is limited"
- domain, area, orbit, field, arena - Any spherically shaped artifact
- The geographical area in which one nation is very influential
- sphere of influence - A particular aspect of life or activity
- sector - A solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
- A three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the centre
- The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
- celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin
Derived forms: spheres See also: nonspherical, spherical Type of: artefact [Brit], artifact [N. Amer], aspect, environment, facet, geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region, round shape, surface Encyclopedia: Sphere |