evasion

UK/ɪˈveɪʒn/US/i'veiʒәn/

TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

The act of avoiding something by clever or dishonest means

逃避，规避（尤指用机巧或不正当手段）

An evasive answer or excuse that avoids the real issue

推诿，搪塞之词

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

e-out of, former

vasgo, walk, advance

-ionact, process, state

=evasion

The noun of evade: e- (away) + vas- (the -s- form of vad, 'go') + -ion (act of). The act of walking away from something you should face — most often a duty or a payment, as in tax evasion.

Root vad still carries 16 more words

Common Collocations

1.tax evasion逃税
2.draft evasion逃避兵役
3.evasion of responsibility逃避责任

Example Sentences

1.
He was jailed for two years for tax evasion.
2.
Her vague reply was a clear evasion of the real question.

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