“迂回路线”常见的英文表达是 “circuitous route” 或 “detour route” 。
circuitous route:侧重于描述路线曲折、不直接,绕了较大的圈子才到达目的地。例如:We took a circuitous route to avoid the heavy traffic.(我们走了一条迂回路线以避开拥堵的交通。)
detour route:更强调因某种原因(如道路施工、交通管制等)而临时改变的、绕开障碍的路线。例如:The drivers were advised to follow the detour route due to the road closure.(由于道路封闭,司机们被建议走迂回路线 。)