elliptical
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse. 椭圆形的[正式]
...the moon's elliptical orbit. ...月球的椭圆形轨道。
2. ADJ Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear. 隐晦的[正式]
...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public. ...最好不要公开的对问题的隐晦提及。
3. ellipticallyADV [ADV after v]
He spoke only briefly and elliptically about the mission. 他只是简要且隐晦地谈及了这项任务。
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elliptical /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
剑桥词典
elliptical adjective (SHAPE)
(also elliptic, )having an oval shape
椭圆（形）的
elliptical adjective (LANGUAGE)
formalElliptical language has parts missing , so that it is sometimes difficult to understand .
（语言等）省略的，晦涩的，隐晦的
His message was written in a deliberately elliptical style . 他的留言故意写得很隐晦。 返回 elliptical