avoid
/əˈvɔɪd/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1688 in the learning path
避免；防止
Definitions
v. to prevent something from happening or refrain from doing something
避免；防止
v. to stay away from someone or something
避开；躲避
Example
We left early to avoid the morning traffic.
我们很早就出发了，以避开早高峰的车流。
Cities should improve public transport to avoid further increases in traffic congestion and air pollution.
城市应改善公共交通，以避免交通拥堵和空气污染进一步加剧。
Collocations
- avoid doing something
- avoid mistakes
- avoid contact
Word family
- avoidable (adj.)
- unavoidable (adj.)
- avoidance (n.)
Synonyms
- evade
- steer clear of
Antonyms
- confront
Usage tip
后接名词或动名词：avoid doing，不用to do。
FAQ
- What does avoid mean?
- to prevent something from happening or refrain from doing something to stay away from someone or something
- How is avoid pronounced?
- UK /əˈvɔɪd/, US /əˈvɔɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
