Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse.
例句
...the moon's elliptical orbit...月球的椭圆形轨道The stadium is elliptical in plan.在设计图上,体育场呈椭圆形。
ADJ-GRADED
隐讳的;间接的
Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear.
例句
...Kirsty Gunn's austere, elliptical account of a childhood tragedy.柯丝蒂·甘对一段童年不幸遭遇的朴实、委婉的记述...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public.对那些不宜当众谈及的问题的隐诲提及
英汉词典释义
adj.
椭圆的, 像椭圆形的
The Earth’s path round the sun is elliptical.地球绕太阳的轨迹是椭圆的。
英英词典释义
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