to avert
01
避免, 防止
to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Transitive: to avert an event or situation
例子
Diplomatic negotiations sought to avert a conflict between the neighboring countries.
外交谈判试图避免邻国之间的冲突。
02
转移, 避免
to redirect one's gaze or attention away from something or someone
Transitive: to avert one's eyes or mind
例子
Witnessing the accident, she quickly averted her eyes to avoid the distressing scene.
目睹事故后，她迅速移开视线以避免看到令人痛苦的场景。
