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skirted

UK //ˈskɜːtɪd//US //ˈskɜːrtɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'skirten',意为“围绕”或“避开”,与古诺尔斯语 'skyrta'(衬衫或裙子)有关,可能因衣物围绕身体的动作引申而来。

verb

❶ 指绕过某物边缘移动或避开某事物,常用于描述避免直接接触或处理困难情况的行为。

“The hikers skirted around the muddy trail to keep their boots clean.”

(徒步者绕过泥泞的小路以保持靴子干净。)

“She skillfully skirted the question about her future plans.”

(她巧妙地回避了关于她未来计划的问题。)

❶ 指某物位于另一物的边缘或外围,形成边界或环绕的状态。

“A line of trees skirted the property, providing privacy.”

(一排树木环绕着房产,提供了隐私。)

“The mountains skirted the valley, creating a stunning view.”

(山脉环绕着山谷,形成了壮观的景色。)

同义词:bypassed, circumvented, avoided, evaded, edged

常见短语

skirted around — 形容刻意避开某个话题或问题,不直接面对或处理。

“During the interview, he skirted around the controversial issue.”

(在采访中,他避开了那个有争议的问题。)

skirted the edge — 描述沿着某物的边缘移动或处于边缘位置,常用于地理或物理空间。

“The trail skirted the edge of the cliff, making it quite dangerous.”

(小路沿着悬崖边缘延伸,相当危险。)