Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse.
例句
...the moon's elliptical orbit...月球的橢圓形軌道The stadium is elliptical in plan.在設(shè)計圖上，體育場呈橢圓形。
ADJ-GRADED
隱諱的;間接的
Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear.
例句
...Kirsty Gunn's austere, elliptical account of a childhood tragedy.柯絲蒂·甘對一段童年不幸遭遇的樸實、委婉的記述...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public.對那些不宜當(dāng)眾談及的問題的隱誨提及
英漢詞典釋義
adj.
橢圓的, 像橢圓形的
The Earth’s path round the sun is elliptical.地球繞太陽的軌跡是橢圓的。
英英詞典釋義
Adjective
1. containing or characterized by ellipsis;
"the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme
2. rounded like an egg
3. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements;
"the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints""the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor