straying

• 形容某人或某物偏离群体、正路或预期行为方式。

Describes someone or something that is moving away from a group, path, or expected course of action.

1. Lost or wanderingB2formal

   Unable to find one's way; having wandered away from a proper place or path.

   迷路的

   • The straying hiker was found by the rescue team.
   • A straying dog wandered into our garden.
   • The straying child was reunited with his parents.

   同义词adriftastrayerrantlostwanderingwayward

   反义词directedhomeboundsettled

• 动词，表示偏离群体、正路或适当位置，也指偏离主题或标准。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving away from a group, path, or proper place, or deviating from a subject or standard.

1. Wander aimlesslyB1formal

   To move about without a fixed destination or purpose, often in search of food or shelter.

   漫无目的地游荡

   • The dog strayed from its owner and got lost in the park.
   • He strayed through the city streets, looking for a place to eat.
   • Cats often stray into neighboring gardens.

   同义词driftgadgallivantmeanderramblerangeroamtraipsewander

   反义词remainsettlestay

2. Deviate from a pathB1formal

   To wander away from a direct course or intended route.

   偏离路线

   • The hikers strayed from the marked trail and got lost.
   • The bullet strayed from its target and hit a tree.
   • She strayed off the main road while driving in the fog.

   同义词deviatedigressdriftmeanderroamswerveveerwander

   反义词followkeepremainstay

3. Digress in thought or speechB2formal

   To lose focus or turn away from the main topic in writing, thinking, or speaking.

   跑题

   • The speaker strayed from his main point and started telling unrelated stories.
   • Her mind strayed during the long lecture.
   • The essay strayed off topic and failed to answer the question.

   同义词deviatedigressdivergedriftramblewander

   反义词attendconcentratefocus