avoiding
Произношение: [əˈvɔɪdɪŋ]
Слово
Контекст: «behavior»
(verb) to keep away from something or to try not to do something. It's like when you don't want to play in the rain, so you find a way to stay dry instead.
Пример
She is avoiding junk food to stay healthy.
Пример
He is not avoiding the difficult questions; he's actually embracing them.
Пример
What are you avoiding by choosing not to speak up?
Контекст: «interaction»
(verb) to stay away from a person or a situation. Imagine you have a friend who makes you feel uncomfortable, so you choose not to be around them.
Пример
They have been avoiding each other since their argument.
Пример
She is not avoiding her classmates; she enjoys spending time with them.
Пример
Why are you avoiding him instead of talking about it?
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