avert
美音:[ə´və:t
]
英音:[ə´və:t
]
v.转移
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avert为六级词汇
词形变化:
形容词:avertible 动词过去式:averted 过去分词:averted 现在分词:averting 第三人称单数:averts
词根
a-=ab-=from,away
近义词, 同义词
hinder impede embarrass obviate avert turn aside prevent retard check counteract preclude foreclose inhibit shackle fetter restrain restrict obstruct stop stay bar
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avert
/ə'vɜ:t; ə`vɝt/
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sth) turn sth away 将（某事物）移开
*avert one's eyes/gaze/glance from the terrible sight 转移目光, 不看那可怕的情景.
2 [Tn] prevent (sth); avoid 防止（某事物）; 避免
*avert an accident, a crisis, a disaster, etc by prompt action 迅速采取行动以避免事故, 危险, 灾祸等
* He managed to avert suspicion. 他设法避嫌.
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sth) turn sth away 将（某事物）移开
*avert one's eyes/gaze/glance from the terrible sight 转移目光, 不看那可怕的情景.
2 [Tn] prevent (sth); avoid 防止（某事物）; 避免
*avert an accident, a crisis, a disaster, etc by prompt action 迅速采取行动以避免事故, 危险, 灾祸等
* He managed to avert suspicion. 他设法避嫌.
avert
v [T]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: avertir, from Latin avertere, from ad- 'to' + vertere 'to turn']
to prevent something unpleasant from happening
The tragedy could have been averted if the crew had followed safety procedures.
avert your eyes/gaze etc
to look away from something so that you do not see it
Henry averted his eyes as she undressed.
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: avertir, from Latin avertere, from ad- 'to' + vertere 'to turn']
to prevent something unpleasant from happening
The tragedy could have been averted if the crew had followed safety procedures.
avert your eyes/gaze etc
to look away from something so that you do not see it
Henry averted his eyes as she undressed.
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