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dodging

UK //ˈdɒdʒɪŋ//US //ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语dodgen,可能来自古英语dydrian(欺骗),与dodge(闪避)同源。

noun

❶ 躲避或闪避的动作,指通过快速移动身体或物体来避开某物或某人。

“His quick dodging saved him from the flying ball.”

(他迅速躲闪,避开了飞来的球。)

“The cat's dodging skills are impressive.”

(这只猫的躲闪技巧令人印象深刻。)

同义词:evading, avoiding, sidestepping

verb

❶ 通过快速移动或巧妙手段避开某人或某物,也可指逃避责任或问题。

“He kept dodging the questions during the interview.”

(他在面试中一直回避问题。)

“She dodged the falling branch just in time.”

(她及时躲开了掉落的树枝。)

同义词:avoiding, eluding, escaping

常见短语

tax dodging — 逃税行为,指通过非法或不道德手段逃避缴纳税款。

“The company was fined for tax dodging.”

(该公司因逃税被罚款。)

dodging bullets — 字面意思是躲避子弹,比喻成功避开一系列危险或困难。

“He felt like he was dodging bullets at work all week.”

(他觉得整个星期都在工作中艰难地避开各种麻烦。)