early 13c., from Old French rute "road, way, path" (12c.), from Latin rupta (via) "(a road) opened by force," from rupta, fem. past participle of rumpere "to break" (see rupture (n.)). Sense of "fixed or regular course for carrying things" (as in mail route) is 1792, an extension of the meaning "customary path of animals" (early 15c.).
route (v.)
1890, from route (n.). Related: Routed; routing.
例文
1. The route that the boatmen choose varies according to the water level.
船頭が選択するルートは水位によって異なります。
2.It was even marked on the map as a scenic route .
観光ルートとして地図上に表示されていることもあります。
3.Tens of thousands lined the route from Dublin airport.
ダブリン空港を出る道路の両側に数万人が立っている。
4.The route took us through scenery quite inaccessible to the motorist.
このルートは、運転者がたどり着きにくい景勝地を横断してくれます。
5.The cabdriver took them on a circuitous route to the police station.