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elliptical

英 [ɪ'lɪptɪk(ə)l] 美[ɪ'lɪptɪkl]
  • adj. 椭圆的;省略的

英英释意


1. containing or characterized by ellipsis;
"the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme
2. rounded like an egg
3. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements;
"the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"
"the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor