to avoid
01
避ける, 回避する
to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone
Transitive: to avoid sb
例
To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party.
対立を避けるために、彼はパーティーで元ガールフレンドを避けようとした。
1.1
避ける, 遠ざかる
to keep away from or deliberately not do something
Transitive: to avoid an action or situation
例
They avoid smoking as it's detrimental to their health.
彼らは健康に有害なので喫煙を避けます。
02
避ける, 防ぐ
to stop something from taking place or occurring
Transitive: to avoid an undesirable occurrence
例
The safety measures in place are designed to avoid accidents in the workplace.
職場での事故を避けるために、安全対策が設けられています。
03
無効にする, 取り消す
to cancel or invalidate a legal agreement, decision, or contract
Transitive: to avoid a legal agreement or decision
例
The judge avoided the contract, declaring it legally unenforceable.
裁判官は契約を回避し、法的に執行不能と宣言した。
