Averting
[ə'və:tɪŋ]
解释:
(noun.) the act of preventing something from occurring; 'averting danger was his responsibility'.
艾德蒙编辑--From WordNet
解释:
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Avert
手打:斯坦
例句:
- Gudrun held the black-and-white tempest at arms' length, averting her face. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
- What is inherently repulsive is endured for the sake of averting something still more repulsive or of securing a gain hitched on by others. 约翰·杜威. 民主与教育.
- I see that efficient preparation and a resolute attitude are the best means of averting bloodshed. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
- That,' said the middle-aged lady, rising from her seat, and averting her head--'that I would not reveal for worlds. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
- The world is too vile, she murmured, averting herself from Mrs. Fisher's anxious scrutiny. 伊迪丝·华顿. 快乐之家.
整理:维维安