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—clean-living and honest (idiom); avoid immorality—avoid sth essential because of a slight risk—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—words or actions designed avoid embarrassment or ridicule—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)—conceal and avoid (contact)—avoid the enemy when he is fresh and strike him when he is tired and withdraws—seek luck and avoid calamity [idiom.]—avoid arousing suspicions— |