circuitously
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/sərˈkjuːɪtəsli/
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/səˈkjuːɪtəsli/
in a roundabout or indirect manner
He circuitously made his way to the point, avoiding any direct confrontation.
他曲折地走到那里,避免了任何直接冲突。