roundabout

• 形容路线或说话方式不直接；迂回的、绕弯子的。

Describes a route or manner of speaking that is not direct; indirect or circuitous.

1. Indirect in speech or conductB2formal

   Characterized by a lack of directness or straightforwardness; using hints or evasive language.

   拐弯抹角

   • He gave a roundabout answer to avoid the real issue.
   • Her roundabout way of asking for help confused everyone.
   • The politician's roundabout statements frustrated the reporters.

   同义词circuitousdeviousequivocalevasiveindirectmeanderingobliquetortuous

   反义词bluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopensincerestraightforwardunreserved

2. Not following a direct pathB2formal

   Deviating from the shortest or most direct route; circuitous.

   绕道的

   • We took a roundabout route to avoid the traffic jam.
   • The river follows a roundabout course through the valley.
   • His roundabout journey took twice as long as expected.

   同义词circuitousdeviousindirectmeanderingobliquetortuouswinding

   反义词directstraightstraightforward

• 名词，有两个常见含义：一是环形交叉路口，车辆围绕中心岛行驶；二是游乐场里的旋转木马或旋转平台，装有座位供儿童乘坐。

A noun with two common meanings: a circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island, or a playground ride consisting of a rotating platform with seats.

1. Traffic circleA2formal

   A road junction where traffic moves in a circular direction around a central island, designed to improve traffic flow.

   环岛

   • Take the third exit at the roundabout to reach the station.
   • The city installed a new roundabout to reduce congestion.
   • Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

   同义词circlecircusrotarytraffic circle

2. Playground rideA1informal

   A large, rotating platform or structure with seats, often found in playgrounds, that children ride for amusement.

   旋转木马

   • The children were laughing as they spun on the roundabout.
   • She pushed the roundabout faster for her little brother.
   • The park has a colorful roundabout with handles for safety.

   同义词carouselmerry-go-roundwhirligig