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roundabout

UK
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
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The art of the metaphor - Jane Hirshfield
That may seem roundabout, but it's not.
communication
indirect
Ici, « roundabout » décrit une manière indirecte de communiquer.
The art of the metaphor - Jane Hirshfield
The art of the metaphor - Jane Hirshfield
That may seem roundabout, but it's not.
language
sembler indirect
Donner l’impression d’être indirect plutôt que clair ou direct.
The art of the metaphor - Jane Hirshfield
Eli the eel: A mysterious migration - James Prosek
having completed their long and roundabout journey,
general
détourné
Décrit un itinéraire long et indirect.
Eli the eel: A mysterious migration - James Prosek
Eli the eel: A mysterious migration - James Prosek
having completed their long and roundabout journey,
biology
ayant achevé leur long et sinueux voyage
Un groupe participial au parfait indiquant que le voyage a été achevé avant que les créatures ne meurent.
Eli the eel: A mysterious migration - James Prosek
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