environs; surroundings; periphery

zhōu wéi

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Tom is ill at ease among strangers.

周围全是陌生人，这让汤姆感到很不自在。

He lives somewhere around the park.

他住在公园周围的某个地方。

No sign of the enemy in our surroundings.

在我们的周围没有敌人的迹象。

It is too noisy around here; I can't concentrate.

周围太吵了，我无法专心学习。

A good book can completely absorb your attention, to the extent that you forget your surroundings and even your existence.

一本好书会令你全神贯注，甚至忘掉周围和自己。

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