资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Encircle \En*cir"cle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encircled}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Encircling}.] [Pref. en- + circle: cf. OF.
   encercler.]
   To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring;
   to surround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army
   encircled the city.

         Her brows encircled with his serpent rod. --Parnell.

   Syn: To encompass; surround; environ; inclose.

资料来源 : WordNet®

encircling
     adj : being all around the edges; enclosing; "his encircling
           arms"; "the room's skirting board needs painting" [syn:
            {encircling(a)}, {skirting(a)}]