🇬🇧🇨🇳 avoidance - 回避 : English Lesson

Meaning of "avoidance" ("回避"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Avoidance is the act of keeping away from or not doing something. It involves deliberately steering clear of certain situations, people, or tasks, often to prevent discomfort, danger, or unpleasantness. Avoidance can be a strategy to manage stress or fear, but it can also lead to missed opportunities or unresolved issues.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Dad’s avoidance of washing dishes is truly inspirational.

My cat’s avoidance of baths is so impressive, I think he teleports.

Mom's avoidance of spiders meant Dad had to be the official spider catcher.

My dog’s avoidance of his own fart is faster than his reaction to the word “treat.”

My homework avoidance skills are Olympic level.

Her avoidance was a small dance: she crossed the street, paused behind a lamp, and changed her route each time the stray dog appeared. Neighbors saw avoidance, careful avoidance, in the way she hugged her bag and breathed slowly. Even the child waved; her avoidance melted when the dog sniffed, then licked her hand. She laughed, relief ending the avoidance.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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