circuit
noun uk/ˈsɜː.kɪt/ us/ˈsɝː.kɪt/
(VISITS)
C2 [ C ]巡回;巡游;巡回之地
a regular pattern of visits or the places visited
They first met each other on the tennis circuit (= while at different tennis competitions). 他们在网球巡回赛上首次交锋。
He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit. 他是巡回讲学中的座上常客。
[ C ] law specialized巡回审判区
a particular area containing different courts that a judge visits
The judge had served for many years on the northeastern Circuit. 这位法官多年来供职于东北部巡回法庭。
a circuit judge 巡回法官
- More examples
- He always takes part in the polo circuit.
- We see each other on the dinner party circuit.
(TRACK)
C2 [ C ]环行物;（尤指）环形道路（或路线、赛道）
something shaped approximately like a circle, especially a route, path, or sports track that starts and ends in the same place
They test the car tyres on a motor racing circuit. 他们在环形赛车道上测试轮胎。
We made a leisurely circuit of the city walls. 我们悠闲地围着城墙转悠。
(CLOSED SYSTEM)
C2 [ C ]（电流的）电路;（液体的）回路
a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow
A defect was found in the water-cooling/electrical circuit. 在水冷回路／电路中发现了一点毛病。