英和和英

語源

From all +‎ round, initially “everywhere” (1728), “versatile” from 1867.

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形容詞

all-round

1. Having a wide scope, comprehensive.

   Synonym: comprehensive

2. Having many skills, versatile. [from 1867]

   Synonyms: (US, Canada) all-around, well-rounded, versatile

   • 2018 July 15, Jonathan Jurejko, “Novak Djokovic wins fourth Wimbledon by beating Kevin Anderson”, in BBC Sport‎:

     While reaching last year's US Open final showed he possesses an all-round game, Anderson's biggest weapon remains his serve - which he lost in the opening game against Djokovic with a double fault on break point.

3. All around, in every surrounding place.
   • 1955 January, R. S. McNaught, “From the Severn to the Mersey by Great Western”, in Railway Magazine, page 21:

     Then we pass through Bebington station, and, entering a cutting, become aware of the usual signs of approach to an urban area—buildings closing in, an all-round increase in smokiness, and the application of brakes.

派生語

• all-round education
• all-rounder

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