to avert
01
防ぐ, 回避する
to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Transitive: to avert an event or situation
例
The timely intervention of the lifeguard averted a potential drowning at the pool.
ライフガードのタイムリーな介入が、プールでの潜在的な溺死を防いだ。
02
そらす, 避ける
to redirect one's gaze or attention away from something or someone
Transitive: to avert one's eyes or mind
例
Feeling uncomfortable, she averted her eyes from the heated argument between her parents.
居心地の悪さを感じて、彼女は両親の間の激しい口論から目をそらした。
