dodges; dodged; dodging
dodges; dodged; dodging
Learner's definition of DODGE
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a [+ object] : to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)躲开,避开(攻击) b always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to move quickly in order to avoid being hit, seen, stopped, etc.躲闪通过;躲避 -
She dodged through the crowds as she hurried home.她在人群中躲躲闪闪,匆忙赶回家。
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He dodged [=ducked] behind the bushes.他躲到了灌木丛的后面。
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We dodged between the cars as we raced across the street.我们冲过街道时在汽车中间东躲西闪。
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[+ object] : to get away from or avoid (someone or something) in a skillful or dishonest way巧妙躲避;施计回避 -
She dodged [=evaded] the question by changing the subject.她改变话题,巧妙地绕开了那个问题。
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They managed to dodge the reporters by leaving through the back exit.他们从后门离开,成功地避开了记者。
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She accused him of dodging his responsibilities as a parent.她指责他逃避做父亲的责任。
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Many young men tried to dodge the draft [=to avoid being drafted into the military] by leaving the country.许多年轻人移居国外,试图逃避兵役。
dodge a/the bullet
chiefly US, informal
: to barely avoid being hit or affected by something harmful勉强躲过 2 dodge /ˈdɑːʤ/ noun
plural dodges
plural dodges
Learner's definition of DODGE
[count]
: a clever or dishonest trick done in order to avoid something妙计;伎俩