roundabout
- adj.迂回的;间接的;兜圈子的
- n.(交通)环岛;(游乐设施)旋转平台
复数： roundabouts
round adj.圆形的 + about prep.关于
roundaboutnoun
（交通）环岛
a place where two or more roads meet, forming a circle that all traffic must go around in the same direction
At the roundabout, take the second exit.
到环岛后，走第二个出口。
（游乐设施）旋转平台
a round platform for children to play on in a park, etc. that is pushed round while the children are sitting on it
used to say that there are advantages and disadvantages whatever decision you make
赚的越多，缴的税也越多，所以有得必有失。
If you earn more, you pay more in tax, so it's all swings and roundabouts.
adj.
usually before noun迂回的；间接的；兜圈子的
not done or said using the shortest, simplest or most direct way possible
It was a difficult and roundabout trip.
这是一次艰难而曲折的旅行。
He told us, in a very roundabout way, that he was thinking of leaving.
他拐弯抹角地对我们说他想走了。
roundabout
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N-COUNT （交通）环岛;环形交叉路口
A roundabout is a circular structure in the road at a place where several roads meet. You drive round it until you come to the road that you want. -
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N-COUNT 旋转木马
A roundabout at a fair is a large, circular mechanical device with seats, often in the shape of animals or cars, on which children sit and go round and round. -
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N-COUNT （儿童坐的）旋转圆台
A roundabout in a park or school play area is a circular platform that children sit or stand on. People push the platform to make it spin round. -
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ADJ-GRADED (路线)迂回的，绕弯的，绕远的
If you go somewhere by a roundabout route, you do not go there by the shortest and quickest route.He left today on a roundabout route for Jordan and is also due soon in Egypt.
他今天启程绕道去约旦，用不了多久还会去埃及。
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ADJ-GRADED (说话或做事)迂回的，转弯抹角的，不直截了当的
If you do or say something in a roundabout way, you do not do or say it in a simple, clear, and direct way.We made a bit of a fuss in a roundabout way.
我们拐弯抹角地发了点牢骚。
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round about→ see:round
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- a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
- Synonym: carousel carrousel merry-go-round whirligig
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- a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
- the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary
- Synonym: traffic circle circle rotary
adj
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- deviating from a straight course
- a scenic but devious route
- a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
- a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
- Synonym: devious circuitous
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- marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
- the explanation was circuitous and puzzling
- a roundabout paragraph
- hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend
- Synonym: circuitous
数据来源：WordNet
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History moves in zigzags and by roundabout ways .
历史的发展是曲折的，迂回的。
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A roundabout road ( especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked ) .
一种迂回的路（特别是在主路被阻时暂时用的）。
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At the roundabout , take the second exit .
到环岛后，走第二个出口。
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He told us , in a very roundabout way , that he was thinking of leaving .
他拐弯抹角地对我们说他想走了。
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At the roundabout take the third exit .
在环岛处走第三个出口。
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Leave the roundabout at the second exit .
在第二个出口处驶离环岛。
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The kids were pushing the roundabout at a giddy speed .
孩子们推动着旋转平台快得令人眩晕。
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It was a difficult and roundabout trip .
这是一次艰难而曲折的旅行。
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If you earn more , you pay more in tax , so it 's all swings and roundabouts .
赚的越多，缴的税也越多，所以有得必有失。
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We made a bit of a fuss in a roundabout way .
我们拐弯抹角地发了点牢骚。
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The turn is about two kilometres before the roundabout .
拐弯就在环岛前面约2公里处。
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He left today on a roundabout route for Jordan and is also due soon in Egypt .
他今天启程绕道去约旦，用不了多久还会去埃及。
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Just past the Barlby roundabout there 's temporary traffic lights .
在刚过巴尔比环岛的地方，有一个临时红绿灯。
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Last night I got lost , and took a very roundabout way .
昨天夜里走错了路，绕了一个大圈子。
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What a roundabout way of doing things !
这是个多么绕圈子做事的方法！
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If you go that way , you 'll be taking a roundabout and much longer route .
这么走太绕远儿，不顺脚儿。
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Maxime 's early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouse 's roundabout of poverty ．
马克西姆很早就带着自己的责任进入了成人世界,这让她下定决心确保自己的孩子最终不会走上水屋贫困的道路。
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Scott Ellis directs , for Roundabout Theatre Company ． Previews begin Feb ． 12 ．（ American Airlines Theatre , 227 W ． 42nd St ． 212-719-1300 ．）
斯科特·埃利斯在圆环剧院担任导演。预演于2月12日开始（美国航空剧院，西42街227号，212-719-1300）
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Owing to lack of experience we took a roundabout course in our work .
例句：少走弯路由于缺少经验，我们工作中走了一些弯路。
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Optimal Design Method for Roundabout of Medium and Small City
中小城市环形交叉口改善设计方法研究
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Research on Control Method Selection and Time Space Design of Roundabout in City Roads
道路环形交叉口控制方式选择与时空设计方法研究
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Setting conditions of roundabout under different signal control methods
环形交叉口不同信号控制方法的设置条件
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Study on Impact of Capacity Under Different Traffic Rules of Large Roundabouts
大型环形交叉口行车规则对通行能力的影响研究
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A new roundabout was built to improve the traffic circulation .
造了一座新的环形交叉路口。以使车辆畅通无阻。
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Optimization of Control Method for Roundabout at Fixed Cycle
给定周期条件下环型交叉口优化控制方法研究
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The capacity and the levels of service of roundabout are studied .
研究了环形交叉口通行能力与服务水平。
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Electrical energy comes from the sun in a roundabout way ;
电能间接地来自太阳。
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Study of the Delay Theory Model for Low Channeling Roundabouts
低渠化环形交叉口延误理论模型研究
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The roundabout production is the biggest characteristic of labor division .
内容提要迂回生产方式的发展是劳动分工最大的特点。
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Application of Roundabout Curve Parallel Lines in Construction of Railway Continuous Girder Bridge
回旋曲线平行线在铁路连续梁桥中的应用
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