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源自法语 évasion(逃避),最终来自拉丁语 evadere(逃脱),由 e-(出)和 vadere(走)组成。
❶ 形容故意回避问题或躲避责任的行为,常用在不愿直接回答或面对困难时。
“He gave an evasive answer when asked about his whereabouts.”
(当被问及行踪时,他给出了一个含糊其辞的回答。)
“The politician was evasive about his tax records.”
(这位政客对他的纳税记录避而不谈。)
evasive action — 指为避免危险或冲突而采取的快速躲避行为,常见于驾驶或军事场景。
“The pilot took evasive action to dodge the missile.”
(飞行员采取规避动作躲开了导弹。)