🇬🇧🇨🇳 circulation - 循环 : English Lesson

Meaning of "circulation" ("循环"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Circulation refers to the continuous movement of substances, such as blood in the body, air in a room, or information in a network. In the human body, circulation is crucial for delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste products. It can also describe the distribution of newspapers, money, or other items within a community or system.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Money is supposed to be in circulation, but mine just circulates into the candy store.

Billy thought he had bad circulation, but it turned out he just sat on his foot for too long.

"The air circulation is broken," said Dad, as the smell of burnt toast lingered for hours.

My dog improved the circulation in my house by running in circles at 3 AM.

I tried to stop the circulation of bad jokes in our family, but Dad just told another one.

Snow filled the street and her fingers went numb. She blew warm breath, rubbed each hand until blood circulation returned. Cold slowed circulation, then a mug of tea warmed her palms and helped circulation move again, and felt circulation return. A neighbor lent wool gloves; by the time she walked home she felt steady circulation in her hands and smiled.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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