elliptical /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse. 椭圆形的 [正式]

  例：

  ...the moon's elliptical orbit.

  ...月球的椭圆形轨道。

• 2. 

  ADJ Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear. 隐晦的 [正式]

  例：

  ...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public.

  ...最好不要公开的对问题的隐晦提及。

• 3. 

  elliptically ADV [ADV after v]

  例：

  He spoke only briefly and elliptically about the mission.

  他只是简要且隐晦地谈及了这项任务。