Wordiyoavert
🇬🇧 UK/ə'və:t/🇺🇸 US/ә'vә:t/
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Definitions
v.
To turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); to prevent something unpleasant from happening
转移（目光等）；避免，防止（不好的事情发生）
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.avert danger避免危险
- 2.avert crisis化解危机
Example Sentences
- 1.
Quick diplomatic action helped avert a potential military crisis.
- 2.
She averted her eyes from the disturbing images on the screen.