meander
verb- [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.)
(of a river, road, etc. )河流、道路等 to bend with curves rather than being in a straight line 蜿蜒而行;迂回曲折 The stream meanders slowly down to the sea. 这条小河弯弯曲曲缓慢地流向大海。 The road meanders along the valley floor. 这条路沿着谷底蜿蜒而行。
- [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.)
to walk slowly and change direction often, especially without a particular aim synonym wander漫步;闲逛 They meandered around the old town admiring the architecture. 他们在老城区漫步,欣赏着建筑。
Extra ExamplesFor months we meandered up and down the country. 几个月来,我们在这个国家走来走去。 He meandered slowly through the leafy lanes. 他慢慢地蜿蜒穿过绿树成荫的小巷。
- [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.)
(of a conversation, discussion, etc. )谈话、讨论等 to develop slowly and change subject often, in a way that makes it boring or difficult to understand (乏味地、令人费解地)漫谈,闲聊
Word Originlate 16th cent. (as a noun): from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros, the name of a river of SW Turkey, known for its winding course.