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circumvent

🇬🇧 UK/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/🇺🇸 US/.sә:kәm'vent/
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Definitions

v.

To find a way around an obstacle, rule, or problem; to bypass or evade

绕过,规避,回避

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
circcircle, ring, round
+
umconnector
+
ven
+
tsuffix
=circumvent

Common Collocations

  • 1.circumvent the law规避法律
  • 2.circumvent restrictions绕过限制

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    They tried to circumvent the regulations by using a loophole.

  • 2.

    He tried to circumvent the rules.

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