elliptically
adverb formal uk/iˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl.i/ us/iˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl.i/
(SHAPE)
椭圆（形）地
in a way that has the shape of an oval
The new arena will be elliptically shaped. 新的竞技场将设计成椭圆形。
The planets circle around the sun elliptically and in the same direction as the sun rotates. 各个行星围绕太阳椭圆形地旋转，并且与太阳旋转的方向相同。
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- We now have a sleek modern building with up-to-date facilities and an adaptable, elliptically shaped auditorium.
- The orbiter will orbit the planet elliptically.
- The seating is elliptically arranged around the performing space.
(LANGUAGE)
（说话）晦涩难懂地，含糊地
If you speak elliptically, you use language that is not direct and is sometimes difficult to understand.
They talked elliptically, and they didn't like to share their ideas too quickly. 他们说话晦涩难懂，而且不喜欢太快和人分享他们的想法。
He answered elliptically, "The evidence will show what it shows." 他含糊地回答道：“证据显示什么就是什么。”
See: elliptical
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- She spoke, somewhat elliptically, of the need to engage in a dialogue.
- The people involved are so numerous and speak so elliptically at times that keeping track of their identities and beliefs is difficult.
- Those who are suspicious say so elliptically.