| 单词 | wander |
| 释义 | wander —wander /ˈwɒn.dər/ aep /ˈwɑːn.dɚ/ verb (SUBJECT) ↑Verb Endings for wander F0 [I] to start talking about a different subject from the one you were originally discussing: » We've wandered off/from the point somewhat.Thesaurus+: ↑Digressing and being indirect or evasive , ↑Moving in order to avoid contact , ↑Not saying muchC2 [I] If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about the subject that you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters: » Halfway through the meeting my mind started to wander.Thesaurus+: ↑Not paying attention , ↑Treating as unimportant , ↑Neglecting and ignoringF0 [I] If you say that an old person's mind is beginning to wander, you mean that they are starting to get very confused because of their age: » Her mind is beginning to wander and she doesn't always know who I am.Thesaurus+: ↑Of unsound mind , ↑Stupid and sillyverb [I or T] (WALK) ↑Verb Endings for wander ► B2 to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction: » We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.» She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.» He was here a moment ago but he's wandered off somewhere.Thesaurus+: ↑Moving gently on footThesaurus+: ↑Slow and moving slowlywander noun [C usually singular] INFORMAL► F0» While you're in your meeting I can go for/have/take a wander around the city.Thesaurus+: ↑Moving gently on footwanderer /-ər/ aep /-ɚ/ noun [C] ► F0» Kathy's always been a bit of a wanderer - she never stays anywhere long.Thesaurus+: ↑Travellers and visitors • • • Extra Examples:» Don't worry if you lose hold of the reins - the horse won't wander off.» He wandered around, clearing up in a desultory way.» We wandered along the shore, stepping over the flotsam that had washed up in the night.» We wandered through the beautifully proportioned rooms of the Winter Palace.» She was wandering around in a daze this morning. wander noun [C usually singular] INFORMAL ► F0» While you're in your meeting I can go for/have/take a wander around the city.Thesaurus+: ↑Moving gently on footMain Entry: ↑wander |
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