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avoiding

UK //əˈvɔɪdɪŋ//US //əˈvɔɪdɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'avoiden',来自古法语 'esvuidier',意为'清空'或'离开',最终源自拉丁语 'evitare'(避免)。

verb

❶ 故意避开或防止某事发生,通常指为了避免麻烦、危险或不愉快的情况。

“She is avoiding sugary foods to stay healthy.”

(她正在避免吃含糖食物以保持健康。)

“He keeps avoiding the topic of his job loss.”

(他一直回避关于他失业的话题。)

同义词:evading, dodging, eschewing

常见短语

avoiding responsibility — 逃避责任,指故意不承担自己应尽的义务或职责。

“He was accused of avoiding responsibility for the project's failure.”

(他被指责逃避项目失败的责任。)