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源自中古英语 eschewen,借自古法语 eschiver,最终源于日耳曼语源,与德语 scheuen(畏惧)同源。
❶ 刻意避免或拒绝某事物,通常是因为认为它有害、不道德或不受欢迎。
“He eschewed alcohol after his health scare.”
(在健康危机后,他彻底戒酒了。)
“The artist eschewed modern technology in his creative process.”
(这位艺术家在创作过程中刻意回避现代技术。)
eschew extravagance — 避免奢侈浪费的行为,通常用于倡导节俭的生活方式。
“The monk eschewed extravagance and lived a simple life.”
(这位僧侣远离奢侈,过着简朴的生活。)