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discursive

/dɪsˈkɝsɪv/

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1 · adj.

moving from subject to subject rather than staying focused

东拉西扯的；散漫的

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His discursive lecture wandered far from its stated topic.
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他的讲座东拉西扯，远离了原定主题。
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Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɝsɪv/

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