cast a compass

• 兜圈子,扯得很远

cast a compass的用法和样例：

例句

1. He is a master at circumlocution.
   他讲话很会兜圈子。
2. They made a detour to avoid the centre of the town.
   他们绕道避开了城中心。
3. They fetched about into a narrow lane.
   他们绕道拐进一条小巷。
4. She always angles for a free ticket.
   她转弯抹角地想要一张免费票。
5. We had to take a tortuous route before we got to the place.
   我们转弯抹角地走了好一会才找到那个地方。

词汇搭配

• cast a compass 兜圈子,扯得很远...