sidestep

• 名词，指向旁边迈出的一步，常用于拳击或舞蹈等情境中，用来避开某物或改变位置；引申也可指回避、推脱问题。

A noun referring to a step taken to one side, often used in contexts such as boxing or dancing to avoid something or change position.

1. A step to one sideB2formal

   A movement made by stepping sideways, often used in sports like boxing or dancing to avoid something.

   侧步

   • The boxer made a quick sidestep to avoid the punch.
   • In the dance routine, a graceful sidestep is required.
   • He used a sidestep to dodge the oncoming bicycle.

• 动词，指为避免某事（通常是问题、话题或身体上的障碍）而侧身让开或回避。

A verb used to indicate the act of avoiding something, typically a question, issue, or physical obstacle, by moving aside or evading.

1. Avoid a question or issueB2formal

   To avoid dealing with or answering something, especially a difficult question or responsibility.

   回避

   • The politician tried to sidestep the reporter's question about the scandal.
   • He cleverly sidestepped the issue by changing the subject.
   • She sidestepped her duties by delegating them to her assistant.

   同义词avoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckeludeevadehedgeparryskirt

   反义词addressconfrontface

2. Physically avoidB1formal

   To step aside to avoid hitting something or someone.

   闪身避开

   • He sidestepped the puddle on the sidewalk.
   • The player sidestepped the defender and scored a goal.
   • She quickly sidestepped the falling branch.

   同义词avoiddodgeduckevade

   反义词confrontencounterface