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V +about短语动词
“V + about”中，“about”（prep., adv.）本义（核心义）为：在……周围，在……附近，围绕。
例如：After the injury, he couldn't get about freely as before. 受伤后，他不能像以前那样自由走动了。
引申义
1． 关于、对于、涉及、从事、引起、着手
（“关于、对于、涉及、从事、引起、着手”是由“围绕”引申过来）
I'm confused about what he's explaining. 我对他在解释的内容感到困惑。
Everyone in the office is busy going about their tasks. 办公室里的每个人都在忙着处理自己的任务。
2． 大约、左右、差不多
（“大约、左右、差不多”是由“在什么事物的周围，在什么事物的附近”引申过来）
The journey will take about two hours. 这次旅程大约需要两个小时。
The book costs about 20 dollars. 这本书售价约20美元。
典例分析
go about
（1）到处走动，到处旅行
（go走 + about在…各处 → 人向各处走 → 到处走动，到处旅行）
He has a dream of going about different countries to experience various cultures. 他梦想着周游不同的国家，体验多样的文化。
（2）着手做，处理，忙于
（go走 + about在…周围 → 走到某事物周围 → 着手做，处理，忙于）
It's time to go about preparing for the upcoming exam. 是时候着手准备即将到来的考试了。
（3）（消息、谣言、病毒等）传播，流传
（go走 + about在…各处 → 消息、谣言、病毒等向各处走 → （消息、谣言、病毒等）传播，流传）
A strange rumor is going about in our neighborhood. 一条奇怪的谣言在我们社区里流传开来。
Meaning1：在……周围，在……各处
bring about：导致，引起
（bring带来 + about在…周围 → 把…带到…周围来 → 导致，引起）
The new policy has brought about a significant change in the local economy. 新政策给当地经济带来了重大变化。
cast about/around：到处寻找，试图找到，苦苦思索
（cast投射（目光、视线等） + about在…各处 → 目光、视线等投射到各处，进一步引申为“苦苦思索” → 到处寻找，试图找到，苦苦思索）
She cast about for a solution to the math problem.
He cast about in his memory but couldn't recall where he put the keys.
come about：发生，产生
（come来 + about在…周围 → …来到周围 → 发生，产生）
No one knows how this misunderstanding came about. 没人知道这场误会是怎么发生的。
do about：对……采取措施，对……采取行动
（do做，行动 + about在…周围 → 在某事物周围行动 → 对…采取措施，对…采取行动）
What should we do about the increasing pollution in the river 对于河流日益严重的污染问题，我们该采取什么措施呢？
fall about：捧腹大笑，笑得前仰后合
（fall跌倒 + about在…各处 → 笑得跌倒在各处 → 捧腹大笑，笑得前仰后合）
The whole class fell about when the teacher told the funny joke. 老师讲了那个有趣的笑话后，全班同学都笑得前仰后合。
fool about/around：虚度光阴，闲荡
（fool傻子 + about在…各处 → 像傻子一样到处逛 → 虚度光阴，闲荡）
Don't fool around all day; you should do something meaningful. 别整天闲逛，你应该做些有意义的事。
get about/around
（1）到处走动，到处旅行
（get使 + about在…各处 → 使人到各处 → 到处走动，到处旅行）
Since she recovered from the illness, she can get about more easily. 自从她病愈后，走动起来就方便多了。
（2）（消息、谣言等）传开，传出去
（get使 + about在…各处 → 使消息、谣言等到各处 → （消息、谣言等）传开，传出去）
The news of his winning the lottery got about quickly in the town. 他中彩票的消息在镇上很快就传开了。
hang about/around：闲荡，闲待着
（hang悬挂 + about在…周围 → 人在周围走来走去如悬挂的钟摆 → 闲荡，闲待着）
Some teenagers were hanging about near the shopping mall. 一些青少年在购物中心附近闲逛。
horse about/around：胡闹，鬼混，玩弄
（horse马 + about在…各处 → 像马一样到处跑 → 胡闹，鬼混，玩弄）
The boys are horsing about in the playground, making a lot of noise. 男孩们在操场上胡闹，吵吵闹闹的。
kick about/around
（1）被闲置于，被随意放置
（kick踢 + about在…各处 → 被踢到各处 → 被闲置于，被随意放置）
His old toys are still kicking about in the attic. 他的旧玩具还在阁楼里闲置着。
（2）到处游荡
（kick踢 + about在…各处 → 到处乱踢 → 到处游荡）
He has been kicking around the city for days without a specific goal. 他已经在城里漫无目的地游荡好几天了。
（3）非正式讨论
（kick踢 + about在…各处 → 话题等被到处踢来踢去 → 非正式讨论）
Let's kick about some ideas for the party tonight. 咱们随便讨论一下今晚派对的点子吧。
knock about/around
（1）到处游荡
（knock碰撞 + about在…各处 → 脚步在各处碰撞 → 到处游荡）
A group of homeless people were knocking about in the alley. 一群无家可归的人在小巷里游荡。
（2）粗暴地对待
（knock敲，打 + about在…各处 → 到处敲打 → 粗暴地对待）
No one should be knocked about like that. 任何人都不该被那样粗暴对待。
leave about/around：乱丢，乱放（东西等）
（leave离开，留下 + about在…各处 → 留到各处 → 乱丢，乱放（东西等））
Don't leave your clothes about; put them away neatly. 别把衣服乱扔，整齐地收起来。
lie about/around
（1）闲着，不干事
（lie躺 + about在…各处 → 人在各处乱躺 → 闲着，不干事）
He likes to lie about on the couch during weekends. 他周末喜欢躺在沙发上无所事事。
（2）到处乱丢乱放
（lie躺 + about在…各处 → 东西等在各处乱躺 → 到处乱丢乱放）
Tools were lying about in the workshop. 工具在车间里到处乱放着。
litter about/around：四处乱丢，乱扔
（litter丢，扔 + about在…各处 → 向各处乱丢 → 四处乱丢，乱扔）
People shouldn't litter about in the park; it ruins the environment. 人们不应该在公园里乱扔垃圾，这会破坏环境。
look about/around：环顾四周
（look看 + about在…各处 → 向各处看 → 环顾四周）
The lost child looked around nervously for his parents. 那个迷路的孩子紧张地环顾四周寻找他的父母。
mess about/around
（1）胡闹，吵闹
（mess搞乱 + about在…各处 → 到处搞乱 → 胡闹，吵闹）
The children were messing about in the kitchen, making a big mess. 孩子们在厨房里胡闹，弄得一团糟。
（2）浪费时间，闲荡
（mess糊弄 + about在…各处 → 到处糊弄时间 → 浪费时间，闲荡）
They spent the whole afternoon messing about by the lake. 他们整个下午都在湖边闲逛。
（3）轻率地对待
（mess糊弄 + about在…各处 → 到处糊弄人 → 轻率地对待）
She felt being messed about when he constantly changed the plans. 当他不断更改计划时，她感觉自己被随意对待了。
nose about/around
（1）（在…）东嗅西嗅
（nose鼻子，嗅 + about在…各处 → 到处嗅 → （在…）东嗅西嗅）
The cat kept nosing about in the corner, probably looking for a mouse. 猫一直在角落里东嗅西嗅，可能在找老鼠。
（2）搜索，探问，打听
（nose鼻子，嗅 + about在…各处 → 到处嗅闻以获取信息 → 搜索，探问，打听）
He's always nosing about other people's private affairs. 他总是打听别人的私事。
order about/around：（不断地）命令，使唤
（order命令 + about在…各处 → 命令某人到各处 → （不断地）命令，使唤）
He's tired of being ordered around by his boss all day. 他厌倦了整天被老板呼来喝去。
play about/around (with)
（1）玩弄，摆弄
（play玩 + about在…各处 → 到处玩耍 → 玩弄，摆弄）
Don't play about with the fire; it's dangerous. 别玩火，很危险。
（2）与（异性）调情，乱搞两性关系
（play玩 + about在…各处 → 与异性到处玩耍 → 与（异性）调情，乱搞两性关系）
He was warned not to play about with his classmate's feelings. 他被警告不要玩弄同学的感情。
play about/around with：试验，尝试（新想法、新方法等）
（play玩 + about在…周围 + with用 → 用新想法、新方法等在…周围玩 → 试验，尝试（新想法、新方法等））
The scientists are playing about with new materials to improve the product. 科学家们正在尝试使用新材料来改进产品。
run about/around
（1）到处乱跑，到处游玩，东奔西走
（run跑 + about在…周围 → 在…周围乱跑 → 到处乱跑，跑来跑去，东奔西走）
The little kids were running about in the garden, full of energy. 小孩子们在花园里跑来跑去，充满活力。
（2）开车到处游玩，开着车兜风
（run跑 + about在…周围 → 开车在…周围乱跑 → 开车到处游玩，开着车兜风）
They decided to run about in the countryside on weekends. 他们决定周末开车去乡下兜风。
（3）奔走忙碌，疲于奔命
（run跑 + about在…各处 → 到处跑 → 奔走忙碌，疲于奔命）
He's been running around all day dealing with various problems. 他一整天都在奔波，处理各种各样的问题。
see about
（1）办理，料理，安排
（see看 + about在…周围 → 看到某事物周围 → 办理，料理，安排）
I'll see about booking the tickets for the concert. 我来安排预订音乐会的门票。
（2）考虑（考虑），想一想
（see看 + about在…周围 → 看到某事物周围，进一步引申为考虑某事物 → 考虑，想一想）
I need some time to see about your proposal. 我需要一些时间考虑你的提议。
set about：开始，着手
（set放 + about在…周围 → 目光放到某事物周围 → 开始，着手）
They set about building the treehouse as soon as they got the materials. 他们一拿到材料就开始搭建树屋。
sit about/around：闲坐，无所事事
（sit坐 + about在…各处 → 到处坐 → 闲坐，无所事事）
Some old people were sitting about in the square, enjoying the sunshine. 一些老人坐在广场上，晒着太阳，无所事事。
stand about/around：闲站着
（stand站 + about在…各处 → 到处站 → 闲站着）
Don't just stand about; help us carry these boxes. 别光闲站着，帮我们搬这些箱子。
throw about/around：乱丢，乱扔（东西）
（throw投，扔 + about在…各处 → 向各处扔 → 乱丢，乱扔）
Please don't throw waste about in the public area. 请不要在公共区域乱扔垃圾。
wait about/around：（在附近）等候，空等
（wait等 + about在…周围 → 在周围等 → （在附近）等候，空等）
She hated waiting about at the bus stop in the cold wind. 她讨厌在寒风中在公交站干等着。
Meaning2：关于，对于
care about
（1）喜欢
（care喜欢 + about对于 → 对…喜欢 → 喜欢）
She really cares about classical music. 她真的很喜欢古典音乐。
（2）对……感兴趣，注意，关心
（care关心 + about对于 → 对…关心 → 对…感兴趣，注意，关心）
He doesn't care about his appearance at all. 他一点也不在乎自己的外表。
（3）为……担忧
（care担心 + about对于 → 对…担心 → 为…担忧）
Parents always care about their children's safety. 父母总是担心孩子的安全。
forget about：不把……放在心上，忘记
（forget忘记 + about关于 → 忘记关于… → 不把…放在心上，忘记）
How could you forget about our anniversary 你怎么能把我们的纪念日忘了呢？
hear about/of：听说，听到
（hear听见 + about关于 → 听见关于… → 听说，听到）
I've just heard about the new movie that's very popular. 我刚听说了那部很受欢迎的新电影。
read about/of：读到，阅悉
（read阅读 + about关于 → 阅读关于… → 读到，阅悉）
I read about the amazing discovery in a science magazine. 我在一本科学杂志上读到了那个惊人的发现。
talk about：谈论
（talk交谈 + about关于 → 交谈关于… → 谈论）
They are talking about their travel experiences. 他们在谈论自己的旅行经历。
think about
（1）想，思考，回想
（think想 + about关于 → 想着关于… → 想，思考，回想）
She can't stop thinking about the good old days. 她忍不住回想起过去的美好时光。
（2）考虑
（think思考 + about关于 → 思考关于… → 考虑）
What do you think about buying a new house 你觉得买套新房怎么样？
worry about：担心，担忧
（worry忧虑 + about关于 → 忧虑关于… → 担心，担忧）
I'm worried about my performance in the upcoming competition. 我担心自己在即将到来的比赛中的表现。
故事法巧记短语
故事一：校园趣事
Last week, during the lunch break, Tom and his friends were hanging about (闲荡) in the classroom. Some of them were lying about (闲着，不干事), chatting lazily. Tom, however, was fooling about (虚度光阴，闲荡) with a pen, trying to balance it on his nose, which made his classmates laugh.
Suddenly, a rumor went about (传播，流传) that there would be a surprise talent show after school. Everyone got excited. They started talking about (谈论) what they could perform. Tom thought about (考虑) doing a magic trick. He said, "I'll see about (办理，料理，安排) finding some magic props after class."
After school, they rushed to the hall. But when they got there, they found that it was just a false rumor. They were a bit disappointed but decided to have their own "show" anyway. Tom started his magic show. He played about with (摆弄) some cards, but unfortunately, he made a mess. The cards were lying about (到处乱丢乱放) on the floor. His friends couldn't help falling about (捧腹大笑，笑得前仰后合).
Then, Jack stood up and started to tell jokes. While he was talking, some students were horsing about (胡闹，鬼混) at the back of the hall. The teacher came in and ordered them about (命令，使唤), asking them to sit down and be quiet.
In the end, although it wasn't the official talent show they expected, they still had a great time. They left the hall, laughing and chatting, not worrying about (担心，担忧) the fact that they were tricked by the rumor.
**中文翻译**：上周午休时，汤姆和朋友们在教室里闲荡。一些人懒洋洋地躺着聊天，而汤姆却拿着一支笔在胡闹，试图把笔平衡在鼻子上，逗得同学们哈哈大笑。
突然，有传言说放学后会有一场惊喜的才艺表演，大家都兴奋起来。他们开始谈论自己能表演什么。汤姆考虑表演魔术，他说：“下课后我来想想找些魔术道具。”
放学后，他们冲向礼堂。但到了那儿才发现这只是个谣言。虽然有点失望，但他们还是决定来一场自己的“表演”。汤姆开始表演魔术，他摆弄着一些卡片，结果却弄乱了，卡片掉得满地都是，朋友们笑得前仰后合。
接着，杰克站起来讲笑话。他讲笑话的时候，一些学生在礼堂后面胡闹。老师进来，命令他们坐下保持安静。
最后，尽管不是期待中的正式才艺表演，但他们还是玩得很开心。他们笑着聊天离开了礼堂，也不再担心被谣言骗了这件事。
故事二：周末探险
On a sunny weekend, Lily and her family decided to go about (到处旅行) in the countryside. They packed their bags and set about (开始，着手) their journey early in the morning. Along the way, they saw beautiful scenery and stopped several times to take pictures.
When they arrived at a small village, they got about (到处走动) to explore. Lily was looking about (环顾四周) curiously, fascinated by the traditional houses. Her little brother was running about (到处乱跑) excitedly, full of energy.
They heard about (听说) a mysterious forest nearby and decided to visit it. As they walked into the forest, they noticed some strange marks on the trees. Lily's father cast about (到处寻找) for an explanation but couldn't figure it out.
Suddenly, they heard a strange noise. Lily's mother was worried about (担心，担忧) their safety. Lily told her not to worry and said they should see about (考虑) what it was. They carefully moved forward and found a little injured deer. They didn't know what to do about (对……采取措施) it.
They decided to take it to the nearest vet. After leaving the forest, they drove around the village, asking for directions. Finally, they found the vet. The vet said the deer would be fine. They were all relieved.
On the way back home, they talked about (谈论) their adventure. Lily thought about (回想) the deer and hoped it would get better soon. It was a memorable weekend full of surprises.
**中文翻译**：在一个阳光明媚的周末，莉莉和家人决定去乡下游玩。一大早，他们就收拾好行囊，开始了旅程。一路上，他们欣赏着美丽的风景，还停下来拍了好几次照。
到达一个小村庄后，他们四处走动探索。莉莉好奇地环顾四周，被传统的房屋吸引住了。她的小弟弟兴奋地到处乱跑，充满活力。
他们听说附近有一片神秘的森林，便决定去看看。走进森林时，他们发现树上有一些奇怪的标记。莉莉的爸爸试图找到答案，但毫无头绪。
突然，他们听到一阵奇怪的声音。莉莉的妈妈担心起大家的安全。莉莉让她别担心，说他们应该看看是怎么回事。他们小心翼翼地向前走，发现了一只受伤的小鹿。他们不知道该拿它怎么办。
他们决定把小鹿送到最近的兽医那里。离开森林后，他们开车在村子里到处打听方向。终于找到了兽医。兽医说小鹿会没事的，大家都松了一口气。
在回家的路上，他们谈论着这次冒险。莉莉回想起小鹿，希望它能快点好起来。这是一个充满惊喜、令人难忘的周末。
故事三：小狗的冒险
There was a little dog named Max. One day, while his owner was out, Max got bored and started fooling about (闲荡) in the house. He played about with (玩弄) a ball, kicking it about (到处乱踢) and making a lot of noise.
Before he knew it, he accidentally knocked over a vase. He was so scared that he didn't know what to do about (对……采取措施) the broken vase. Fearing punishment, he decided to run about (到处乱跑) and hide.
He ran out of the house and started wandering around the neighborhood. He was nosing about (搜索，探问) in every corner, looking for a safe place. As he was walking, he heard about (听说) a big park nearby from some other dogs.
Max set about (开始，着手) his journey to the park. When he got there, he saw many dogs playing about (到处玩耍). He joined them and had a great time running about (到处游玩) with them.
But soon, he realized he was lost. He started worrying about (担心，担忧) how to get back home. He asked other dogs, but no one could help him. He was just waiting about (在附近等候) hopelessly when he saw a kind old man.
The old man noticed Max's worried look. He asked around (四处打听) and finally found Max's owner. When Max saw his owner, he was so happy that he started jumping about (到处乱跳). His owner was relieved and promised not to be too strict with him about (关于) the broken vase. Max learned his lesson and decided not to mess about (胡闹) in the house alone anymore.
**中文翻译**：有一只叫马克斯的小狗。一天，主人出门后，马克斯觉得无聊，就在家里闲荡。它玩弄着一个球，把球踢得到处都是，弄出很大的声响。
不知不觉中，它不小心打翻了一个花瓶。它吓坏了，不知道该怎么处理这个打碎的花瓶。由于害怕被惩罚，它决定到处乱跑躲起来。
它跑出家门，在附近四处游荡。它在每个角落嗅来嗅去，寻找一个安全的地方。走着走着，它从其他小狗那里听说附近有一个大公园。
马克斯开始向公园出发。到了公园，它看到许多小狗在到处玩耍，便加入了它们，和它们一起开心地跑来跑去。
但很快，它发现自己迷路了。它开始担心怎么回家。它向其他小狗求助，可没人能帮它。它正绝望地在附近等着时，看到了一位善良的老人。
老人注意到马克斯焦急的神情。他四处打听，终于找到了马克斯的主人。马克斯看到主人时，高兴得跳了起来。它的主人松了一口气，并承诺不会因为打碎花瓶的事对它太严厉。马克斯吸取了教训，决定再也不独自在家胡闹了。
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