/sə'raʊnd; sə`raund/
n [Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/sth (with sb/sth) (cause sb/sth to) move into position all round sb/sth; encircle sb/sth, esp so as to prevent escape （使某人[某物]）包围某人[某物]; 围住某人[某物]（尤指使之无法脱逃）
*Troops have surrounded the town. 部队已将该城包围.
* They have surrounded the town with troops. 他们出动军队包围了该城.
* (fig 比喻) He likes to surround himself with beautiful things. 他喜欢生活在美的环境中.
(b) ~ sth/sb (by/with sth) (esp passive 尤用于被动语态) be all round sth/sb 包围或环绕某物[某人]
*Trees surround the pond. 树木围绕着池塘.
* The house was surrounded by high walls. 房子的四周有高墙.
* (fig 比喻) The new plan is surrounded by much speculation, ie Everyone is wondering about it. 新计画备受猜疑.
* She has always been surrounded with fashionable friends. 她周围总有许多爱赶时髦的朋友.

n (usu decorative) border around an object （通常指装饰性的）物体的边缘
*a fireplace with a tiled surround 周围镶有瓷砖的壁炉.