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sidestep

/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

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avoid dealing directly with a problem

回避

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The minister tried to sidestep questions about the budget.
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部长试图回避有关预算的问题。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

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