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TOEFL BNC: 14845 COCA: 16477

evasive

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evasive ˈveɪsɪv/ adjective
evasive
ˈveɪsɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of EVASIVE
[more evasive; most evasive]
: not honest or direct不坦率的;回避的;躲避的
: done to avoid harm, an accident, etc.(为避免伤害、意外等)避开的,规避的

— evasively

adverb

— evasiveness

noun [noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 14845 COCA: 16477

evasive

adjective

eva·​sive i-ˈvā-siv How to pronounce evasive (audio)
-ziv,
ē-
: tending or intended to evade : equivocal
evasive answers
evasively adverb
evasiveness noun

Example Sentences

She gave an evasive answer. They took evasive action to avoid capture.
Recent Examples on the Web That’s a very short amount of time to plan an evasive maneuver. Eric Mack, Forbes, 15 July 2022 According to one story, as Billington took aim, Newcomen fled toward the shelter of nearby trees—an evasive maneuver that had every chance of success, given firearms technology at that time. Phil Klay, The New Yorker, 11 June 2022 If there is sufficient time available for the human driver to take evasive action, this indeed might be a sensible and proper thing for the AI to do. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Despite evasive action, the tiny destroyer escort received several hits from 14-inch guns, delivered by either the battleships Kongo or Haruna, hits meant to destroy ships 30 or more times their own size. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022 Additional forensic data available for eleven of the collisions indicated that no drivers took evasive action between 2-5 seconds prior to impact, and the vehicle reported all had their hands on the steering wheel leading up to the impact. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 9 June 2022 The parents and taxpayers deserve honest answers, not evasive action. WSJ, 7 Mar. 2022 If your husband continues to be evasive, talk to a lawyer. Annie Lane, oregonlive, 27 July 2022 Biden, who tested positive for COVID last week, on Wednesday acknowledged how evasive the BA.5 variant is, even as vaccines, boosters, and therapeutics are blunting the deadliness and severity of the current wave. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of evasive was in 1637
TOEFL BNC: 14845 COCA: 16477

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