a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way
迂回路,绕行的路
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he had made a detour to a cafe .他绕道来到了一家咖啡馆。
an alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed
(常用道路暂时封闭时的)临时绕行道路。
take a long or roundabout route
绕道
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he detoured around the walls .他沿墙绕道而行。
[with obj.]avoid or bypass (something) by taking such a route
绕过,绕开…而行
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I would detour the endless stream of motor homes .我要绕过川流不息的度假房车。
"mid 18th cent. (as a noun): from French