surround
Aussprache: [sərˈaʊnd]
Wort
Kontext: „physical placement“
(verb) to be or go around something or someone. Imagine you are in a circle, and everyone is standing around you. They are surrounding you.
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The children surrounded the puppy, excited to play with it.
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There were no trees surrounding the playground, making it feel very open.
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What animals are surrounding the waterhole?
Kontext: „social interaction“
(verb) to support or protect someone by being with them. Think of your friends standing close to you when you feel scared; they are surrounding you with support.
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Her family surrounded her with love during the tough times.
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He felt alone because no one was surrounding him during the event.
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Who will surround you when you need help?
Kontext: „strategy“
(verb) to attack or trap someone by coming at them from all sides. Like in a game, if you're playing and your team surrounds the other team, they can't get away.
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The soldiers surrounded the enemy camp to prevent any escape.
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Without a good plan, they couldn't surround their opponents effectively.
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How do you think they will surround the area during the game?
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