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 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。
That is a parametric equation for the sphere.
那是球体的一个参数方程。
I made a sphere as a helper object to scatter around the ground.
我犯了一个帮手一球为对象，以散在地上。
There were now two main parts – the glass sphere and a rounded metal plate placed behind the sphere.
现在有两个主要部件-玻璃球和一个圆形金属板后面的球体上。
A great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon.
与水平线垂直的宇宙天体范围内的大圈，它经过天顶和地点。
One of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere.
地轴延线与天球相交的两点之一。
This is within his sphere of accountability.
这在他的责任范围之内。
Here, instead of one sphere there are two.
在这里，而不是一个领域，都有两个。
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。