detour
UK/ˈdiːtʊə(r)/US/'di:tuә/
GREA2
Definitions
n.
A longer or alternative route taken to avoid an obstacle or to visit somewhere.
绕行路线，绕道。
v.
To take or send along a detour; to deviate from a direct course.
绕道而行；使绕行。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (away) + tour (turn) = 'turn away.' A detour turns you off the direct route — around roadworks, or out to see something on the side. The tornāre 'turn' sense is right on the surface here.
Root tort still carries 27 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.take a detour绕道
- 2.make a detour绕行
- 3.traffic detour交通绕行
- 4.scenic detour顺路绕去看风景
Example Sentences
- 1.
We had to take a detour because the bridge was closed.
- 2.
Let's make a short detour to see the waterfall.
- 3.
The conversation took an unexpected detour into politics.