"To crowd around" is a common Engpsh phrase that means to gather closely around someone or something in a dense group.

For example:

The fans crowded around the stage to get a better view of the singer. (粉丝们挤在台前看更好地看歌手。)
The tourists crowded around the street vendor to buy souvenirs. (游客们挤在街头小贩旁边买纪念品。)

The word "crowd" comes from the Old French word "croud" or "croude," which means a multitude or a throng. It has been in use in Engpsh since the 14th century. The word "around" comes from the Old Engpsh "on eorþan," which means on the earth. It has been in use in Engpsh since the 9th century.

Here are a few more examples of the phrase "to crowd around" in Engpsh:

The children crowded around the ice cream truck, excited to choose their favorite flavors. (孩子们挤在冰激凌车旁边，兴奋地选择自己喜欢的口味。)
The reporters crowded around the poptician, trying to get a quote for their articles. (记者们挤在政治家周围，试图为他们的文章获得一句引用。)
The actors crowded around the director, eager to hear the feedback on their performance. (演员们挤在导演周围，渴望听取他们表演的反馈。)