1avoid (doing sth) to prevent sth happening or to try not to do sth 避免:
He always tried to avoid an argument if possible.他总是尽量避免争执。She has to avoid eating fatty food.她不得不避免吃高脂肪食物。
2 to keep away from sb/sth 回避;躲避:
I leave home at 7 o'clock in order to avoid the rush hour.我7点钟就出门,避开交通繁忙的时间。 ➔avoidancenoun [U]