astray

• Наречие, означающее «в сторону от правильного пути или направления», как в прямом смысле (например, сбиться с пути), так и в переносном (например, моральное отклонение или ошибка). Часто используется в выражениях «сбиться с пути» или «сбить кого-то с пути».

An adverb meaning "away from the correct path or direction," either literally (as in losing one's way) or figuratively (as in moral deviation or error). It is often used in phrases like "go astray" or "lead someone astray."

1. Away from the correct pathB2formal

   Moving or leading away from the right path or direction, either physically or morally.

   Сбиться с пути

   • The hikers went astray in the dense forest.
   • His bad influences led him astray from his studies.
   • The dog ran astray and got lost in the neighborhood.

   Синонимыadriftamissawrywrong

   Антонимыarightcorrectlyrightly

2. Missing the intended targetB2formal

   Failing to reach the intended goal or target, often used for physical objects or plans.

   Мимо цели

   • The arrow flew astray and missed the target completely.
   • His words went astray and offended many people.
   • The package went astray during shipping and never arrived.

   Синонимыamissawrywide of the mark