skirting

• Прилагательное, описывающее что-то, что огибает край чего-либо другого, часто используется в контексте избегания прямого вопроса или темы.

An adjective describing something that goes around the edge of something else, often used in the context of avoiding a direct issue or topic.

1. Enclosing or borderingC1formal

   Situated around the edge or periphery of something; forming a border or enclosure.

   Окаймляющий

   • The skirting trees formed a natural fence around the property.
   • Skirting hills surrounded the valley, creating a secluded landscape.
   • The skirting path ran along the entire perimeter of the garden.

   Synonymsedgingencirclingmarginalperipheralsurrounding

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия обхода или избегания чего-либо, или нахождения вдоль края чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of going around or avoiding something, or to be situated along the edge of something.

1. B2formal

   To go around the edge of something, rather than through it.

   Огибать

   • The path skirts the lake for about a mile.
   • We decided to skirt the town to avoid traffic.
   • The road skirts the forest before entering the valley.

   Synonymsbypasscirclecircumventgo around

   Antonymscrosscutenterpenetratetraverse

2. Avoid a topicB2formal

   To avoid dealing with a difficult or unpleasant subject.

   Избегать темы

   • He skirted the issue of layoffs during the meeting.
   • She skillfully skirted the question about her resignation.
   • Politicians often skirt controversial topics during interviews.

   Synonymsavoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckevadehedgesidestep

   Antonymsaddressconfrontfacetackle