shun
shun — verb
- shunpresent simple I / you / we / they
- shunshe / she / it
- shunnedpast simple
- shunning-ing form
1. to stay away from a person, place, activity, or thing on purpose, often because
to stay away from a person, place, activity, or thing on purpose, often because you think it is wrong, dangerous, or simply not good for you.
After years of media attention, Lakan now shuns all forms of publicity.
shun + noun phrase for deliberate avoidance of something unwanted
Many health-conscious people shun soft drinks that contain artificial sweeteners.
The company shunned traditional advertising and relied only on word of mouth.
As a teenager, Hao shunned vegetables, but now he happily eats salads every day.
- avoid
more general and less formal; can apply to any situation
- eschew
more formal and literary; suggests a moral or intellectual choice
- steer clear of
informal phrasal verb; suggests physical distance as a precaution
文法句型
shun + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object is typically something the speaker considers undesirable, such as publicity, violence, or unhealthy habits. This word is more formal and emphatic than the general verb 'avoid'.
常見錯誤
2. to refuse to talk to or spend time with someone as a way of showing that you str
to refuse to talk to or spend time with someone as a way of showing that you strongly disapprove of their actions, beliefs, or way of life.
Nora was shunned by her classmates after she reported the bullying to a teacher.
passive: be shunned by [group]
The community shunned the family after news of the fraud became public.
shun + somebody as social punishment
Leo felt deeply hurt when his teammates shunned him for missing the championship game.
In some villages, people who break important traditions are shunned for years.
文法句型
shun + somebody
be shunned by + group noun
用法筆記
Common in the passive voice. The subject of the active form is typically a group or community rather than a single individual.