区别辨析about、around和round

这些词均有“在周围、在附近”之意。

about :既可表静态,也可表动态。

  • There's a lot of flu about.
    这一带流感肆虐。
  • She's somewhere about the office.
    她在办公室附近。

around :主要用于美国,静态或动态均可。

  • I could hear laughter all around.
    我可以听见周围的笑声。

round :主要用于英国,多半指动态。

  • A large crowd had gathered round to watch.
    一大群人聚在周围观看。