adj.迂回的，绕道的，曲折的

The hiker chose a circuitous route through the forest to enjoy the scenery, even though it meant a longer walk.
徒步者选择了穿过森林的迂回路线以欣赏风景，尽管这意味着要走更长的路。
The politician's answer was circuitous, avoiding a direct response to the question asked by the journalist.
政客的回答拐弯抹角，避开了记者提问的直接回答。
Due to road construction, our bus had to take a circuitous path to reach the destination, causing a significant delay.
由于道路施工，我们的巴士不得不绕道而行才能到达目的地，导致了严重的延误。
The novel's plot is circuitous, with many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.
这部小说的情节迂回曲折，有许多转折点，让读者直到最后都在猜测。
Taking a circuitous route around the mountain added an extra hour to our journey but rewarded us with breathtaking views.
绕着山走了一条迂回的路线使我们的旅程多了一个小时，但让我们享受到了令人惊叹的景色。
The lawyer's argument was circuitous and confusing, making it difficult for the jury to follow his line of reasoning.
律师的论点既迂回又令人困惑，使得陪审团很难跟上他的推理思路。
Instead of addressing the issue head-on, the speaker took a circuitous approach, discussing unrelated topics first.
发言人没有直接解决问题，而是采取了迂回的方式，先讨论了一些不相关的话题。
The GPS suggested a circuitous shortcut that turned out to be longer than the original route, much to our frustration.
GPS推荐了一条看似迂回实则更长的捷径，这让我们非常沮丧。
Her explanation for being late was circuitous and full of excuses, which only made her boss more annoyed.
她对于迟到的解释既冗长又充满了借口，这让她的老板更加恼火。
The circuitous path of the river through the valley creates a naturally stunning landscape attracting tourists from all over.
河流在山谷中蜿蜒曲折的流经形成了一幅自然壮观的景观，吸引了来自四面八方的游客。