skirting

• 描述某物环绕或贴着另一物边缘的形容词；也常用于形容回避直接问题或话题的行为。

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.

   环绕的

   • 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.

   同义词edgingencirclingmarginalperipheralsurrounding

• 动词，表示绕开或避开某物，或沿着某物的边缘行进。

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.

   绕行边缘

   • 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.

   同义词bypasscirclecircumventgo around

   反义词crosscutenterpenetratetraverse

2. Avoid a topicB2formal

   To avoid dealing with a difficult or unpleasant subject.

   回避话题

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

   同义词avoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckevadehedgesidestep

   反义词addressconfrontfacetackle