
好词典

源自中古英语 straien,借自古法语 estraier(流浪),最终源于拉丁语 extra(外面)+ vagari(漫游)。
❶ 指人或动物离开正确的路线或偏离预期的方向,常用于描述迷路或行为偏离常规的情况。
“The dog kept straying from the path during our walk.”
(散步时那只狗不断偏离小路。)
“Her thoughts were straying to memories of childhood.”
(她的思绪飘向了童年的回忆。)
❶ 描述走失的动物或偏离正轨的事物,强调暂时性或偶然性的脱离。
“We found a straying kitten in our backyard.”
(我们在后院发现一只走失的小猫。)
“The police returned the straying child to her parents.”
(警察将走失的孩子送回了父母身边。)
straying from the point — 指谈话或讨论偏离主题,常用于提醒他人回归正题。
“You're straying from the point - let's focus on the budget issue.”
(你跑题了——我们还是集中讨论预算问题吧。)
straying too far — 警告某人不要过度偏离安全范围或既定计划。
“Don't let the kids stray too far from the campsite.”
(别让孩子们离开营地太远。)