释义 |
Examples:lit. easy dodge the spear in the open, hard to avoid a stab in the dark (idiom); it is hard to guard against secret conspiracies—avoid the strong and attack the weak (idiom); to bully—avoid sb (out of dislike)—clean-living and honest (idiom); avoid immorality—hiding a sickness for fear of treatment (idiom); fig. concealing a fault avoid criticism—don't avoid the battle-ax (idiom); soldier must face danger bravely—avoid calamities and evil spirits—avoid meeting (a fatal accident)—words or actions designed avoid embarrassment or ridicule—avoid (esp. responsibility)—fig. keep low to avoid a difficult situation—sound out the difficulties and retreat to avoid defeat (idiom); fig. to back out of an awkward situation—pray for luck and sacrifice to avoid disasters (i.e. traditional superstitions)—avoid a problem by walking away from it—avoid the important and dwell on the trivial—avoid the enemy when he is fresh and strike him when he is tired and withdraws—avoid arousing suspicions—seek luck and avoid calamity [idiom.]— |