circumvent

🇺🇸 /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/ 🇬🇧 /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/
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verb
R

to avoid something in a clever way, especially a rule or restriction

They tried to circumvent the rules so they wouldn't have to pay a fine.

他们试图绕过规则,以免支付罚款。

R

to go around or bypass obstacles or barriers

They had to circumvent the closed road to reach their destination.

他们不得不绕过封闭的道路才能到达目的地。

translation

v. 规避, 绕开

词形变化

3rd Present circumvents
Past circumvented
Perfect circumvented
Progressive circumventing