英语词汇“meandering”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Verb The path meanders through the garden. We meandered around the village. The conversation meandered on for hours.

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The Greek key pattern, known as a meander, is a repeating geometric motif that was used on buildings, pottery, and other items in ancient times.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2022 Also nearby were helicopter and pontoon tours that meander passengers above, through, and finally down into the base of the canyon and a hikable trail.

Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022 No river meander captures the imagination as much as Horseshoe Bend.

Joe Minihane, CNN, 24 Mar. 2022 Follow that with segment ten, a 4.3-mile meander through a forest that connects to the Syndicate Nature Trail.

The Editors, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2020 Thin plastic bags that once contained drinking water meander back and forth in the Senegalese surf, like jellyfish.

New York Times, 31 Jan. 2022 The Sand Bench Trail, which makes a soft meander beneath the iconic Court of the Patriarchs formations, is the only exception.

Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2019 Hike the trail along the southwest rim of a dormant volcano at Death Valley’s Ubehebe Crater, and meander along Artist’s Drive, a nine-mile road that passes through hillsides colorfully tinted with volcanic sediment.

Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2021 The trail to the top of this landmark starts as a gentle meander through open desert for 1.3 miles.

Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2022

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Deep in the mid-Atlantic, Danielle is no current threat to land and will meander over the Atlantic over the next few days, moving slowly west, the center’s update Friday evening said.

Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Danielle is expected to meander around the northern Atlantic for a few days before weakening.

Leigh Morgan, al, 3 Sep. 2022 The hurricane center said the storm is expected to meander over the Atlantic for the next few days.

CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 The storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days.

Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Forecasters said the storm is predicted to meander over the open Atlantic during the coming days.

Julia Musto, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Today, customers meander into his crowded corner shop to examine $7 military medals and touch fading Boston Pride pins, 50 cents apiece.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2022 In part, that's due to its pace, which only goes as fast as a cat can meander through a desolate cityscape, occasionally stopping to lap up some water or take a catnap.

Rachel Metz, CNN, 22 July 2022 Her body would lie there for more than 24 hours, until the state pathologist could meander down from Dublin.

John Anderson, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	meandering
释义	meander 1 of 2 noun me·an·der mē-ˈan-dər 1 : a winding path or course the new path, which he supposed only to make a few meanders Samuel Johnson especially : labyrinth 2 : a turn or winding of a stream The meander eventually became isolated from the main stream. meandrous mē-ˈan-drəs adjective meander 2 of 2 verb meandered; meandering mē-ˈan-d(ə-)riŋ intransitive verb 1 : to follow a winding or intricate course across the ceiling meandered a long crack John Galsworthy 2 : to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : ramble he meandered with the sightseers gawping at the boat people John le Carré Did you know? Meander comes from Greek Maiandros, an old name for a winding river in Asia Minor that is now known as the Menderes. Despite this origin, the word is more commonly used to refer to a person's wandering course than a river's. Synonyms Verb bat cruise drift float gad (about) gallivant galavant kick around knock (about) maunder mooch ramble range roam rove traipse wander See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The path meanders through the garden. We meandered around the village. The conversation meandered on for hours. Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Greek key pattern, known as a meander, is a repeating geometric motif that was used on buildings, pottery, and other items in ancient times. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2022 Also nearby were helicopter and pontoon tours that meander passengers above, through, and finally down into the base of the canyon and a hikable trail. Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022 No river meander captures the imagination as much as Horseshoe Bend. Joe Minihane, CNN, 24 Mar. 2022 Follow that with segment ten, a 4.3-mile meander through a forest that connects to the Syndicate Nature Trail. The Editors, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2020 Thin plastic bags that once contained drinking water meander back and forth in the Senegalese surf, like jellyfish. New York Times, 31 Jan. 2022 The Sand Bench Trail, which makes a soft meander beneath the iconic Court of the Patriarchs formations, is the only exception. Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2019 Hike the trail along the southwest rim of a dormant volcano at Death Valley’s Ubehebe Crater, and meander along Artist’s Drive, a nine-mile road that passes through hillsides colorfully tinted with volcanic sediment. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2021 The trail to the top of this landmark starts as a gentle meander through open desert for 1.3 miles. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2022 Verb Deep in the mid-Atlantic, Danielle is no current threat to land and will meander over the Atlantic over the next few days, moving slowly west, the center’s update Friday evening said. Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Danielle is expected to meander around the northern Atlantic for a few days before weakening. Leigh Morgan, al, 3 Sep. 2022 The hurricane center said the storm is expected to meander over the Atlantic for the next few days. CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 The storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Forecasters said the storm is predicted to meander over the open Atlantic during the coming days. Julia Musto, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Today, customers meander into his crowded corner shop to examine $7 military medals and touch fading Boston Pride pins, 50 cents apiece. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2022 In part, that's due to its pace, which only goes as fast as a cat can meander through a desolate cityscape, occasionally stopping to lap up some water or take a catnap. Rachel Metz, CNN, 22 July 2022 Her body would lie there for more than 24 hours, until the state pathologist could meander down from Dublin. John Anderson, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Latin maeander, from Greek maiandros, from Maiandros (now Menderes), river in Asia Minor First Known Use Noun 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb circa 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition meander verb me·an·der mē-ˈan-dər meandered; meandering 1 : to follow a winding course A brook meanders through the fields. 2 : to wander without a goal or purpose He spends his days meandering around town. meandering 1 of 2 adjective as in rambling passing from one topic to another a meandering interview with the presidential hopeful that covered everything from his family life to his proposed foreign policy Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rambling wandering digressive discursive maundering leaping indirect excursive desultory roundabout digressionary digressional deviating circuitous devious Antonyms & Near Antonyms coherent consistent logical direct focused undeviating straightforward focussed See More meandering 2 of 2 verb present participle of meander as in wandering to move about from place to place aimlessly theatergoers meandering around the lobby waiting for the play to start Synonyms & Similar Words wandering roaming drifting strolling cruising rambling floating gallivanting maundering traipsing ambling roving ranging sauntering galavanting mooching batting dawdling knocking (about) gadding (about) kicking around straying straggling moping vagabonding hoboing gypsying tramping milling (about or around)
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