revolve
v
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (around/round sth) (on sth) (of a planet, etc) move in a circular orbit (指行星等)在轨道上运行
The earth revolves round the sun (on its axis). 地球(以太阳为轴)绕太阳公转.
2 [I, Ipr, Tn]
~ (around/round/on sth) (cause sth to) go round in a circle; rotate (使某物)作圆周运动, 旋转, 转动
A wheel revolves round/on its axis. 轮子是绕轴旋转的.
The mechanism that revolves the turntable is broken. 带动转盘旋转的机械装置坏了.
(fig fml 比喻, 文) revolve sth in one's mind, ie consider sth carefully 仔细考虑某事物.
3 (phr v) revolve around sb/sth have sb/sth as its chief concern; centre on sb/sth 以某人[某事物]为中心
My life revolves around my job. 我的工作是我生活的中心.
He thinks that everything revolves around him. 他认为一切事情都要以他为主.
In 1858 an area of poor housing, factories and farm buildings was torn down and Central Park was created, reaching from 59th Street to 110th Street and across three avenues.
Being a good listener means much more than just listening with ears. Eyes mean that I should look at you while you are speaking as a sign of respect. In other words I should not watch TV, or look over your shoulder at other people while we are talking