sphere

英 [sfɪə(r)]

美 [sfɪr]

n. 球; 球体; 球形; 圆球; 球状物; 范围; 领域; 阶层; 界
vt. 形成球体; 包围; 围绕; 置于球面内部

复数：spheres　

Collins.2 / BNC.3863 / COCA.4533

牛津词典

noun

球；球体；球形
a solid figure that is completely round, with every point on its surface at an equal distance from the centre
圆球；球状物
any object that is completely round, for example a ball
范围；领域；阶层；界
an area of activity, influence or interest; a particular section of society
1. the political sphere
  政界
2. This area was formerly within the sphere of influence of the US.
  这一地区先前属于美国的势力范围。
3. He and I moved in totally different social spheres.
  我和他处在完全不同的社会圈子里。
（包围地球等的大气的）层
a region that surrounds a planet, especially the earth
1. ionosphere
  电离层
2. atmosphere
  大气层

球(体)；球形
Asphereis an object that is completely round in shape like a ball.
N-COUNT (活动、兴趣等的)范围，领域
Asphere ofactivity or interest is a particular area of activity or interest.
1. ...the sphere of international politics.
  国际政治领域
2. ...nurses, working in all spheres of the health service.
  在公共医疗保健服务业的各领域工作的护士们
N-COUNT (社会地位或兴趣等相同的)人群，阶层，圈子
Asphere ofpeople is a group of them who are similar in social status or who have the same interests.
1. ...the realities of life outside the government and academic spheres of society.
  政府和学术界以外社会阶层的生活现状
PHRASE (国家的)势力范围，影响所及的范围
A country'ssphere of influenceis an area of the world where it has a lot of influence.
1. They see the region as their natural sphere of influence due to their historical links and a shared language.
  基于历史上的联系和共同的语言，他们把该地区看成是自己天然的势力范围。
2. ...countries traditionally within the British or American spheres of influence.
  传统上处于英国或美国势力范围内的国家

noun

any spherically shaped artifact
a particular aspect of life or activity
1. he was helpless in an important sector of his life
Synonym:sector
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Synonym:celestial sphereempyreanfirmamentheavensvault of heavenwelkin
the geographical area in which one nation is very influential
Synonym:sphere of influence
a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
a particular environment or walk of life
1. his social sphere is limited
2. it was a closed area of employment
3. he's out of my orbit
Synonym:domainareaorbitfieldarena

He calculated the volume of the sphere.
他计算了这一球体的体积。
The argument to sphere represents the radius of the sphere.
sphere的参数表示了球体的半径。
A circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts.
把一个球体或其他的表面分成两个大抵相等和均匀的部分的圆圈。
The rotating sphere shows the major stars of the constellations.
旋转的天球上显示了星座中的主要星体。
Here a new sphere was to open to him.
这里将要对他开辟一个新的活动领域。
The earth is a sphere.
地球是一个球体。
He shows that the earth is not a true sphere but an oblate spheroid and calculates the flattering.
他证明地球不是一个真的球而是一个扁球，而且计算了扁平度。
We say that a caustic is formed on the surface of the sphere at this distance.
我们说，在这一距离的球面上形成了焦散。
We claim that the total flux through this surface is the same as that through the sphere.
我们断言通过此面的总通量与通过球面的总通量相同。
When they have matured, they can be incorporated with another SOA control sphere.
一旦成熟，它们就可以和另一个SOA控制范围合并。