oblong
['ɑbloŋ]
n. 形, 椭圆形

a. 形, 椭圆形

[医] 圆形()



oblong
[ noun ]

1. a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation

<noun.shape>

[ adj ]

1. (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

<adj.all>

2. deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction

<adj.all>

Oblong \Ob"long\, a. [L. oblongus; ob (see {Ob-}) + longus long:
cf. F. oblong.]
Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular.


Oblong \Ob"long\, n.
A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any
figure longer than it is broad.

The best figure of a garden I esteem an oblong upon a
descent. --Sir W.
Temple.