obviate

🇺🇸 /ˈɑːbvieɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɒbvieɪt/
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verb
R

to prevent or avoid a problem or the need for something

Bringing your own lunch obviates the need to go out and buy food.

自带午餐消除了外出买食物的需要。

translation

v. 排除

词形变化

3rd Present obviates
Past obviated
Perfect obviated
Progressive obviating