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词汇 scenic route
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Definition of scenic route in English:

scenic route

noun ˈsiːnɪk ˌruːt
  • 1A (frequently indirect or circuitous) route that offers good landscape views; (hence) an unnecessarily indirect or circuitous route.

  • 2Figurative. A long or indirect means of reaching an objective, performing an action, etc. Frequently with the, especially in "to take the scenic route".

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Ottawa, Future Capital of Canada. From scenic + route.

Definition of scenic route in US English:

scenic route

nounˈsiːnɪk ˌruːt
  • 1A (frequently indirect or circuitous) route that offers good landscape views; (hence) an unnecessarily indirect or circuitous route.

  • 2Figurative. A long or indirect means of reaching an objective, performing an action, etc. Frequently with the, especially in "to take the scenic route".

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Ottawa, Future Capital of Canada. From scenic + route.

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