tortuously
UK/'tɔ:tjuəsli/US/'tɔ:tjuəsli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a winding, twisting, or excessively complicated manner
弯弯曲曲地；转弯抹角地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.tortuously worded措辞迂回的
- 2.tortuously complex错综复杂的
- 3.[tortuously argued]论证迂曲的
- 4.wind tortuously蜿蜒盘旋
Example Sentences
- 1.
The mountain road wound tortuously through the dense forest.
- 2.
The contract was tortuously worded, confusing even experienced lawyers.
- 3.
He argued his case tortuously, losing the jury with every convoluted point.