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单词 eschew
释义 es·chew
\ə̇s(h)ˈchü, es(-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English eschewen, eschuen, from Middle French eschiuver, eschiver to shun, avoid, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off, make timid — more at shy
transitive verb
1. : to abstain from (as something wrong, inappropriate, distasteful, or harmful) : shun
 < trained to eschew private passions and pursuits — E.A.Mowrer >
 < some of the millionaires eschewed palatial magnificence — F.L.Allen >
 < despite the engagement to eschew violence, disorders and bloodshed took place — Collier's Year Book >
 < the normal vegetarian only eschews fish, flesh, and fowl — N.C.Wright >
2. obsolete : to keep free of : escape
intransitive verb
obsolete : escape
Synonyms: see escape, forgo
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