避
avoid; evade; prevent
Meanings
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to avoid; to dodge; to stay away from
Used for evading people, things, or unwanted situations, or refusing to discuss a topic.
He always walks past me avoiding eye contact, like he has something on his mind.
He never shirks problems, but takes the initiative to solve them.
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Let's take shelter from the rain for a while and leave when it slows down.
He deliberately avoided this sensitive topic.
Retreating to avoid conflict is a wise strategy for handling situations.
verb
to prevent; to guard against
Used for taking protective measures against potential harm or accidents.
Condoms are one of the common contraceptive methods.
During thunderstorms, we should close and lock windows and doors to prevent lightning strikes.
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The school has installed lightning rods to protect the teaching building.
Washing hands frequently can prevent infection with germs.
We need to take measures to prevent disasters and reduce losses.