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circuitously

🇬🇧 UK/sə'kju:itəsli/🇺🇸 US/sə'kju:ɪtəslɪ/
B2

Definitions

adv.

In a roundabout or indirect way, not taking the most direct route or approach

迂回地;绕弯子地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
circcircle, ring, round
+
uitconnector
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
+
lyin the manner of
=circuitously

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He explained his point circuitously.

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