roundabout
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
CEFR level B1Topic CityWord #2450 in the learning path
环岛；环形交叉路口
Definitions
n. A circular road junction where traffic travels around a central island.
环岛；环形交叉路口
adj. Not following the most direct route or way of speaking.
绕路的；迂回的
n. A rotating platform that children sit or stand on.
游乐场旋转圆台
Example
Take the second exit at the roundabout near the park.
在公园附近的环岛从第二个出口驶出。
Replacing a busy junction with a roundabout may improve traffic flow and reduce serious collisions.
将繁忙的交叉路口改为环岛可能改善车流，并减少严重碰撞事故。
Collocations
- at the roundabout
- take a roundabout route
- in a roundabout way
Usage tip
作形容词指不直接，如a roundabout answer。
FAQ
- What does roundabout mean?
- A circular road junction where traffic travels around a central island. Not following the most direct route or way of speaking. A rotating platform that children sit or stand on.
- How is roundabout pronounced?
- UK /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/, US /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
