逃
flee; escape
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to flee; to run away; to escape
formalStandard literary and formal usage for running away from a dangerous or unwanted situation.
To avoid being hunted, he fled to a remote mountain area overnight.
After a fierce struggle, he finally managed to escape the gangster's control.
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During the war, many people fled to other places with their families to hide.
During World War II, large numbers of Jews fled to neutral countries to escape Nazi persecution.
Two violent felons escaped from prison under cover of night, and the police have launched a full manhunt.
verb
to evade; to shirk; to avoid
neutralUsed for avoiding responsibility, duty, or an unpleasant situation, often with negative connotations.
Many farmers chose to leave their hometowns to flee famine and make a living.
Some students deliberately skip class to avoid work and responsibility.
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He made a serious mistake, and he cannot escape his responsibility and must bear the consequences.
We cannot evade the pandemic, and must actively cooperate with epidemic prevention measures.
This company tried to evade tax inspections and was fined a large amount of money as a result.