circumvent
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/🇺🇸 US/.sә:kәm'vent/
TOEFLGREC2
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-derivedCommon 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.