Wordiyo

swerve

🇬🇧 UK/swә:v/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To turn or change direction suddenly, especially to avoid a collision; to deviate from a course or principle.

突然转向，急转弯；偏离（原则或方向）

n.

A sudden sharp turn or change of direction.

突然转向，急转弯

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
swerveother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.swerve to avoid急转以避开
  • 2.swerve off the road偏离道路
  • 3.sudden swerve突然转向
  • 4.[swerve from one's principles]偏离原则

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The driver swerved sharply to avoid hitting the dog on the road.

  • 2.

    She never swerved from her commitment to honesty, even under pressure.

  • 3.

    The cyclist swerved around the pothole and nearly lost his balance.

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