英汉词典

1. (文章等)传递，传阅，散发
    If a piece of writing circulates or is circulated, copies of it are passed round among a group of people.

    e.g. The document was previously circulated in New York at the United Nations...
           这份文件先前在纽约的联合国总部传阅过。
    e.g. Public employees, teachers and liberals are circulating a petition for his recall...
           公务员、教师和自由派人士正在散发请愿书，要求将他召回。