单词 | circumvent |
释义 | circumvent (sɜːʳkəmvent ) Word forms: circumvents , circumventing , circumvented 1. verb If someone circumvents a rule or restriction, they avoid having to obey the rule or restriction, in a clever and perhaps dishonest way. [formal] Military planners tried to circumvent the treaty. [VERB noun] Synonyms: evade, bypass, elude, steer clear of circumvention (sɜːʳkəmvenʃən ) uncountable noun [usually NOUN of noun] America won't countenance any such circumvention of the sanctions. Synonyms: evasion, dodging Synonyms: trickery, fraud, deception, imposition 2. verb If you circumvent someone, you cleverly prevent them from achieving something, especially when they are trying to harm you. [formal] Collocations: circumvent a ban In practice, broadcasting organisations were easily able to circumvent the ban by using the voices of actors. Times, Sunday Times Recently academics have begun to examine the factual basis of the story's key ingredients: for example the extent to which wealthier residents were able to circumvent the ban. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hunters have devised ways of circumventing the ban. Times, Sunday Times Inside, the company has found a novel way of circumventing the ban and ensuring guests can indulge, in some form. Times, Sunday Times At their concerts they circumvented the ban by playing only the music of the prohibited songs, while the audience sang the lyrics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sites like these completely circumvent the need for formal editorial institutions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To circumvent the need for public approval for borrowing, both the county and the school district have used certificates of participation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These devices often attract the untrained operator in an endeavour to circumvent the need for formal training. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, several exceptions exist that circumvent the need for a warrant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Thus, a membership drive was initiated which would circumvent the need for discussions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 32-year-old could move on an initial loan to circumvent the problem. Times, Sunday Times To circumvent the problem of federal control the state government has joined forces with private companies to build mini-generating stations to serve key facilities. Times, Sunday Times To circumvent the problem area, a tunnel vault was created in open cut form, and then covered with earth. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To circumvent this problem, linear particle accelerators operate using time-varying fields. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most of the software makers circumvent this problem but placing a disclaimer that they do not endorse any illegal activities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Critics predicted farce, suggesting various ways that players might circumvent the rule, but opposition largely melted away once the 1992-93 season started. Times, Sunday Times One way to circumvent this rule has been for astronomers to exchange the courtesy of naming their discoveries after each other. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Players, however, frequently circumvent that rule by instead hiring advisors who essentially function as agents, but do not violate the patently ridiculous rule. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The use of loans to circumvent the rules governing party finance had not been illegal, he admitted, but that didn't make it right. Times, Sunday Times If you see any sort of future in your relationship whatsoever, then you should circumvent the rules by simply moving in together. Times,Sunday Times They were - one was left feeling desperately sorry for those who lashed out big bucks to circumvent the system, rather than angered by those who preyed upon them. Times, Sunday Times Taxes would be simple if clever accountants did not circumvent the systems, albeit legally, to thwart successive chancellors. Times, Sunday Times The interface must be designed to protect against accidental and malicious attempts to circumvent the system's security policy. Times, Sunday Times By organising their own shows, the impressionists circumvented the system and engineered a shift in creativity that was authentically progressive. Times, Sunday Times Tradition circumvented the system, however, as aristocratic birth continued to be the main qualification for higher position, and titles were soon hereditary again. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Thus, it was designed to be on stilts, with the first occupied floor approximately 30 feet above grade in order to circumvent this law. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, they may not circumvent the law regarding the confidentiality process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the legislation was not always enforceable, and unscrupulous shipowners and shipmasters found ways to circumvent the law. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Further, as radio equipment became less cumbersome, less conspicuous, and more sophisticated, it afforded the criminal element another means to circumvent the law. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As a method to circumvent the law, metal tin cups were made with antimony as one of its ingredients. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As a consequence, many countries will allow for a second passport to be issued to citizens wishing to circumvent this restriction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, in practice programmers can circumvent this restriction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In some areas, wealthier people purposely own two cars with opposite-parity number plates, to circumvent any restrictions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some books were published clandestinely or circumvented the restrictions by showing publishing dates prior to 1936. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Converters or passthrough devices have been used to circumvent the restrictions, while flash memory devices (game backup devices) were widely adopted in later years to copy game media. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 规避 Japanese: すり抜ける |
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