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off-course

UK/'ɔf'kɔs/US

Definitions

adj.

Having deviated from the intended route or direction.

偏离航向的;偏离轨道的。

adv.

Away from the intended route or direction.

偏离航向地。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
off-root
+
courserun, flow; chariot, wheeled cart; carry
=off-course

off + course = away from the intended course; opposite of on-course.

Root car still carries 96 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Strong winds blew the small plane badly off-course.

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