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tor·tu·ousBrE /ˈtɔːtʃuəs/ NAmE /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/ adjective [usually before noun ] (formal ) (usuallydisapproving ) not simple and direct ; long , complicated and difficult to understand 拐弯抹角的；含混不清的；冗长费解的SYN convoluted◆ tortuous language 含混不清的语言◆ the long , tortuous process of negotiating peace 漫长而曲折的和平谈判过程(of a road , path , etc .道路、小径等) full of bends 弯弯曲曲的；逶迤的；蜿蜒的SYN winding▸ tor·tu·ous·lyBrE /ˈtɔːtʃuəsli/ NAmE /ˈtɔːrtʃuəsli/ adverb |