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veer

UK/viә/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To change direction suddenly; to swerve or turn.

转向,突然改变方向

n.

A sudden change of direction; a swerve.

转向,方向改变

Root Breakdown

veerother
=veer

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ship had to veer sharply to avoid hitting the floating debris.

  • 2.

    The conversation veered away from politics towards safer family topics.

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