meandering

• Описывает путь, маршрут или ход речи, который является извилистым, непрямым или бесцельным.

Describes a path, route, or course of speech that is winding, indirect, or aimless.

1. Winding or curvingB2formal

   Following a winding or twisting course, often used for paths, rivers, or roads.

   Извилистый

   • The meandering path led through the forest.
   • We followed a meandering river through the valley.
   • The road became meandering as it climbed the mountain.

   Synonymscurvingserpentinesinuoustortuoustwistingwinding

   Antonymsdirectlinearstraight

2. Wandering or aimlessB2formal

   Moving or proceeding in a slow, indirect, or aimless manner.

   Блуждающий

   • His meandering speech failed to address the main issue.
   • She took a meandering route through the old town.
   • The conversation was meandering and lacked focus.

   Synonymsaimlesscircuitousdiscursivedriftingindirectramblingroundaboutrovingwanderingwinding

   Antonymsdirectfocusedmethodicalpurposefulstraight

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения блуждания без определённого направления или следования извилистым путём, часто употребляемый в прямом или переносном смысле.

A verb used to indicate wandering without a fixed direction or following a winding course, often used in a literal or figurative sense.

1. Wander aimlesslyB2formal

   To follow a winding or indirect path, often without a clear destination.

   Блуждать

   • The river meanders through the valley.
   • We meandered through the old town, enjoying the sights.
   • She meandered along the forest trail without any hurry.

   Synonymsambledriftgallivantmaunderrambleroamsaunterstrolltraipsewander

   Antonymsdirecthurryrushstraighten

2. Speak or think in a rambling wayB2formal

   To talk or think in a confused, aimless, or lengthy manner.

   Говорить или думать бессвязно

   • His speech meandered from one topic to another.
   • She meandered through her thoughts before reaching a conclusion.
   • The conversation meandered without any clear point.

   Synonymsbabblechatterdigressdriftmaunderprattlerambleroamstraywander

   Antonymsconcentratefocus