Word · Frequency #19473
sidestep
侧步;横跨的一步
a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
- 1.
A step to the side.
侧步;向侧迈出的一步。
- 2.
A physical motion or metaphorical act to avoid or dodge something.
避开或闪躲某事物的身体动作或比喻性行为。
侧步;向侧迈出的一步。;避开或闪躲某事物的身体动作或比喻性行为。;横跨的一步;台阶
In use
He took a quick sidestep to avoid the puddle.
She sidestepped her colleague's question about the new schedule.
When asked about the delay, he sidestepped and changed the subject.
vt. sidestep sth
及物动词用法,宾语常为 question、issue 等抽象名词,也可为具体事物(如 opponent、blow),意为“回避、躲避”。
The minister sidestepped the reporters' questions.
部长回避了记者们的提问。
vi. sidestep
不及物动词用法,不接宾语;可指物理上侧移躲避,也可指回避问题、避而不答。
When asked about the deal, the CEO sidestepped.
当被问及这笔交易时,首席执行官避而不谈。
Common mistakes
He sidestepped to answer the question.
Connections
Collocations
- sidestep the issue
- 回避问题
- He tried to sidestep the issue by changing the subject.他试图通过转移话题来回避这个问题。
- sidestep a question
- 避而不答
- She sidestepped the reporter's question with a joke.她用一句玩笑避而不答记者的提问。
- sidestep responsibility
- 逃避责任
- Don't sidestep responsibility for your own actions.不要逃避对自己行为的责任。
- sidestep a problem
- 绕开难题
- The manager sidestepped the problem by changing the schedule.经理通过改变日程绕开了这个难题。
- sidestep a blow
- 侧身躲开攻击
- He sidestepped the blow and counterattacked.他侧身躲开攻击并进行了反击。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
由 side(旁边)+ step(跨步)组成:往旁边跨一步,避开打击或问题,就像拳击手侧身躲闪。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:boxing、dancing 该词作名词时多用于拳击、舞蹈等动作场景,指横向迈出的一步;语气中性,比较具体。
Pronunciation & Spelling
“sidestep”的第一个音节 /saɪd/ 与 side、hide、wide 读音相同(都发 /saɪd/)。注意:step 以及以 -step 结尾的词(如 doorstep)与 sidestep 并不完全押韵,因为 sidestep 的重音在第一个音节上;aside 也包含 /saɪd/,但重音在第二个音节。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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