/ɪ'veɪsɪv; ɪ`vesɪv/
adj
1 (a) having the aim or intention of avoiding capture, of not giving a direct answer, etc 躲避的; 逃避的; 推诿的
*evasive tactics 规避战术
* Her manner was always very evasive; she would never look straight at me. 她的样子总是躲躲闪闪的, 从来不正眼看我.
(b) not direct or straightforward 不直接的; 不坦率的; 转弯抹角的
*an evasive answer to a question 对问题躲躲闪闪的答覆.
2 (idm 习语) take evasive action (esp of a plane, ship, etc in war) do sth in order to avoid danger, etc （尤指在战争中飞机、军舰等的）规避动作（以避免危险）
*The pilot took evasive action to avoid a collision with the enemy aircraft. 驾驶员采取规避动作以免与敌机相撞.
* (joc 谑) Stephen didn't want to see his sister, so he quickly took evasive action and hid under the bed. 斯蒂芬不愿见他的姐姐, 便立即采取规避动作, 藏到床底下去了.

adj
not willing to answer questions directly
evasive about
　Paul's being a bit evasive about this job.
　an evasive reply
take evasive action
to move or do something quickly to avoid someone being hurt
　Both pilots took evasive action and a collision was avoided.
>evasivelyadv
　She answered evasively.
>evasivenessn[U]