circuitous

[səˈkjuːɪtəs] [sərˈkjuːɪtəs]
  • 副词:circuitously;
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    • Adjective
      1. marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct;
      "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling""a roundabout paragraph""hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend"
      2. deviating from a straight course;
      "a scenic but devious route""a long and circuitous journey by train and boat""a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"