sidestep
UK/'saidstep/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To step to one side; to avoid or dodge something, physically or figuratively
侧身躲开；回避，绕开
n.
A step taken to one side to avoid something
横跨一步；回避动作
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsidestepother
=sidestep
Common Collocations
- 1.sidestep a question回避问题
- 2.sidestep responsibility推卸责任
- 3.sidestep the issue绕开这一议题
- 4.[neatly sidestep]巧妙地躲开
Example Sentences
- 1.
The politician skillfully sidestepped the reporter's question about the budget cuts.
- 2.
She sidestepped the puddle on the pavement without breaking her stride.
- 3.
The CEO repeatedly sidestepped responsibility by blaming market conditions.