sidestep

sidestep
(-stepped, -stepping)
  1. [with obj.]avoid (someone or something) by stepping sideways
    侧步避开,横跨步避开
    he sidestepped a defender and crossed the ball.
    他横步避开防守队员,将球带过。
    ■(figurative)avoid dealing with or discussing (something problematic or disagreeable)
    (喻)回避,规避(棘手或令人不愉快的事情)
    he neatly sidestepped the questions about riots.
    他巧妙地回避了有关暴乱的问题。
    ■[no obj.](Skiing)climb or descend by lifting alternate skis while facing sideways on the slope
    (滑雪)侧步爬登(或下行)
noun
  1. a step taken sideways, typically to avoid someone or something
    (尤指回避某人或某物的)侧跨步
派生
sidestepper
noun
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