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Meaning ofaboutin English

about

Definitions

Adjective
1. in motion
  The crowd was about in the streets.
2. existing and noticeable
  The news was about him.
3. in close proximity
  The cat is sitting about the table.
Adverb
1. around
  The book is about friendship.
2. from one point to another
  The cat ran about the room chasing its tail.
3. successively from one location to another
  The cat walked about the room.
4. engaging in action without clear purpose
  She talked about various topics without any clear focus.
5. very nearly
  The test is about to start.
6. close by
  The cat is sitting about the table.
7. at an angle or position 180 degrees from something else; counter to
  The painting is about the artist's pet.
8. in sequence; consecutively
  She talked about her plans for the weekend.
9. around
  The sun sets about the horizon.
Preposition
1. surrounding on all sides
  The cat ran about the house.
2. covering multiple points or areas in a scattered manner
  She talked about her travels.
3. a short time before
  The meeting is about to start.
4. relating to; having reference to; because of
  I need to talk to you about our meeting yesterday.
5. involved with
  The book is about nature.
6. around
  The cat is sitting about the table.
7. in the vicinity of someone
  I have about $20 in my pocket.
8. around, regarding, relating to
  The book is about love and loss.

Phrases

tell me about it我明白，用于表達同情或共享的沮喪