roundabout

UK
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/

Übersetzungen

roundaboutsubstantiv
roundabouts
Pl.
UK
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
кольцевая развязка
The new roundabout has improved traffic flow in the area.
Новая кольцевая развязка улучшила движение транспорта в этом районе.
The children enjoyed riding the roundabout at the fair.
Дети с удовольствием катались на карусели на ярмарке.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
обходной путь
окольный путь
roundaboutadverb
UK
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
Archaic/rare use meaning "in a circuitous or indirect manner".
roundaboutadjektiv
more roundabout
Komp.
most roundabout
Super.
UK
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
He took a roundabout route to avoid traffic.
Он выбрал окольный путь, чтобы избежать пробок.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

roundaboutsubstantiv
A circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island.
The new roundabout has significantly reduced traffic congestion in the area.
A large revolving device in a playground, on which children can sit or stand and be spun around.
The children laughed as they spun around on the roundabout in the park.
A circuitous or indirect route; a detour.
We were forced to go by a roundabout to reach the village after the bridge collapsed.
A short, close-fitting jacket or coat, typically worn by men or boys in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The portrait shows the young sailor in a blue roundabout with brass buttons.
roundaboutadverb
In a circuitous or indirect manner.
They travelled roundabout to avoid the toll road.
roundaboutadjektiv
Not straightforward or direct; indirect.
He gave a roundabout answer to avoid revealing the truth.