meandering

• 形容路径、路线或言谈曲折、不直接、绕来绕去，也指漫无目的地游荡。

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.

   蜿蜒的

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

   同义词curvingserpentinesinuoustortuoustwistingwinding

   反义词directlinearstraight

2. Wandering or aimlessB2formal

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

   漫无目的的

   • 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.

   同义词aimlesscircuitousdiscursivedriftingindirectramblingroundaboutrovingwanderingwinding

   反义词directfocusedmethodicalpurposefulstraight

• 动词，表示无目的地漫步、闲逛，或沿蜿蜒曲折的路线行进；常用于字面或比喻意义。

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.

   漫无目的地游荡

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

   同义词ambledriftgallivantmaunderrambleroamsaunterstrolltraipsewander

   反义词directhurryrushstraighten

2. Speak or think in a rambling wayB2formal

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

   说话或思考漫无边际

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

   同义词babblechatterdigressdriftmaunderprattlerambleroamstraywander

   反义词concentratefocus