encompass

vt

• ① 包围,围绕(★常用被动式,介词用by或with)
  • The enemy encompassed the fortress.敌人包围了那个要塞。
  • The island was encompassed with [by] a thick fog.该岛被浓雾笼罩。

• ② 包含
  • Our mathematics course encompassed algebra and geometry.我们的数学课程包括了代数和几何。

• ③ 导致(坏的结果等)(★作此义解时,亦作compass)
  • He managed to encompass the ruin of his enemies.他设法导致了敌人的灭亡。