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to avert
01
避免, 防止
to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Transitive: to avert an event or situation
Example
The timely intervention of the lifeguard averted a potential drowning at the pool.
救生员的及时干预避免了游泳池中潜在的溺水事件。
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
Example
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。
In a moment of embarrassment, Sarah averted her eyes from the audience after tripping on stage.
在尴尬的时刻，莎拉在舞台上绊倒后把目光从观众身上移开了。
