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单词 avoid
释义 avoid
\əˈvȯid\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English avoiden, from Old French esvuidier, from es- (from Latin ex out) + vuidier to empty — more at ex-, void
transitive verb
1. obsolete
 a. : void
 b. : expel
2. archaic : to depart or withdraw from : leave
3. law : to make void : annul, vacate, defeat, evade, invalidate
 < avoid a plea >
4.
 a. : to keep away from : stay clear of
  < she was a professional do-gooder … and Horace Mann avoided her — H.S.Commager >
 b. : to prevent the occurrence or effectiveness of
  < be careful to avoid cracking the glass >
  : sidestep : bypass
  < he is also a Puritan who does not smoke and drinks only to avoid an issue — American Fabrics >
  : refrain from
  < they should avoid bringing out sensational books even if they promise to sell well — Lister Hill >
intransitive verb
obsolete : retreat, withdraw — usually followed by a preposition
 < David avoided out of his presence — 1 Sam 18:11 (Authorized Version) >
Synonyms: see escape
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