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preposition · A1 · very often · UK/US
about
about
Meaning of about
English
concerning or around a subject
中文
涉及某个话题或对象
Pronunciation
British English
/əˈbaʊt/
American English
/əˈbaʊt/
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🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Let's talk about travel today.
我们今天谈谈关于旅行的事。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
This book is about animals.
这本书是关于动物的。
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Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between about, on, regarding, concerning, of, with regard to, with respect to, and as to
ENWe talked on politics.
ENRegarding your request, we will reply tomorrow.
ENThere is a new report concerning climate change.
Advanced: broader words
O
🇬🇧English
of
used after think, dream, hear
A1very often
ENI often think of you.
W
🇬🇧English
with regard to
formal phrase
A1often
ENWith regard to your plan, we agree.
W
🇬🇧English
with respect to
formal or academic
A1rare word
ENWith respect to price, this model is cheaper.
A
🇬🇧English
as to
formal; often in writing
A1rare word
ENAs to your question, we need more time.
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Questions about this word
What does about mean?
concerning or around a subject
How do you pronounce about?
about is pronounced [əˈbaʊt].
How is about used in a sentence?
我们今天谈谈关于旅行的事。 Translation: Let's talk about travel today.
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