sphere
n
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(a) solid figure that is entirely round (ie with every point on the surface at an equal distance from the centre) 球體; 球形. =>illus at cube 見cube插圖.
(b) any object having approximately this shape (eg a ball, a globe) 球狀物.
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(a) range or extent (of sb's interests, activity, influence, etc) (某人的興趣、 活動、 影響等的)范圍
a sphere of influence, eg area over which a country, etc claims certain rights 勢力范圍(如一國的)
Her sphere of interests is very limited. 她的愛好很有限.
(b) group in society; person's place in society 社會階層; 社會地位
It took him completely out of his sphere. 這件事完全超出了他的生活范圍了.
distinguished in many different spheres, eg in artistic, literary and political circles 在許多領域出眾(如藝術、 文學、 政治等方面).