circuitous
01
迂回的, 曲折的
(of a route) longer and more indirect than the most direct course
例子
The river followed a circuitous path, winding through the valley before reaching the sea.
河流沿着一条迂回的路径，蜿蜒穿过山谷，然后到达大海。
The road was circuitous, climbing higher and higher into the hills before descending again.
这条路迂回曲折，爬得越来越高，进入山丘，然后又下降。
02
迂回的, 拐弯抹角的
avoiding the point instead of being straightforward
例子
She offered a circuitous explanation that left everyone more confused.
她提供了一个迂回的解释，让每个人都更加困惑。
The politician 's circuitous speech obscured her main point.
这位政客拐弯抹角的讲话掩盖了她的主要观点。
