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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 English
sidestepother
=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.

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