avoid
ә'vɒidverb
A11,051st most heard wordIn 142 of 2278 videos (6%)heard 222 timeslast on Oct 17, 2026
- v. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
- v. refrain from doing something
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- 22:21But lying to avoid problems only makes things worse.但为了逃避问题而撒谎只会让事情变得更糟。Dad Thinks Mom Is Cheating... But What’s the Truth?! I Slow English Listening Story (A2)
- 4:53It runs in a zigzag to confuse predators and avoid threats.它以之字形奔跑来迷惑捕食者并躲避威胁。Wildest Animal Superpowers! | Compilation | Nat Geo Kids
- 0:32And that is significant because they've really avoided that for so long.这一点意义重大，因为他们长期以来一直极力避免这种情况。iPhone Duo: What We Missed!
- 36:56It could also allow them to avoid responsibility.它也可以让他们逃避责任。Learn English with a Book | The Great Gatsby | Deep Work Session | Part 2
- 16:28If you're resting because you need the rest, or you're resting because you're avoiding what you need to be doing.你是真的因为需要休息而休息，还是因为你在逃避你应该做的事情而休息。Is it even possible to have a happy marriage, thriving career AND be a mom?
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- avoidingavoidedavoids
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- to avoid79×you avoid29×avoid those25×avoid push18×avoid that12×
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mommʌmn. informal terms for a motherhahɑ:n. (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of daydaddædn. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talkgracegreisn. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influencegiftgiftn. something acquired without compensationmilemailn. a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
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