evade

IPA/ɪˈveɪd/
KK[ɪvˈed]IPA/ɪˈveɪd/

evade — 動詞

  • evadepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • evadeshe / she / it
  • evadedpast simple
  • evading-ing form

1. to get away from a person, animal, or dangerous situation, especially by using q

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

躲避

用機智或速度逃離

to get away from a person, animal, or dangerous situation, especially by using quick movement or clever tricks.

例句

The rabbit evaded the fox by diving into a narrow gap between two rocks.

那隻兔子躲進兩塊岩石間的狹縫，成功躲避了狐狸的追捕。

evade + [predator] + by + [method]

Tamar evaded the crowd by taking a quiet side street behind the market.

Tamar 從市場後面一條僻靜的小巷繞過去，避開了人群。

同義詞
  • escape

    more general; 'escape' focuses on getting free, while 'evade' emphasises outsmarting someone

  • elude

    more formal; often used for abstract targets like capture or detection

  • dodge

    more informal; suggests a quick physical movement to the side

反義詞
  • face

    to confront someone or something directly instead of running away

文法句型

evade + noun phrase (person / animal / danger)

用法筆記

Often implies using speed or cleverness, not just luck. The object is typically a person, animal, or threat that is trying to catch you.

常見錯誤

❌I evaded the rain by taking an umbrella.
✅I avoided the rain by taking an umbrella.
💡'evade' suggests a direct pursuer or threat; 'avoid' works better for weather conditions.

2. to deliberately avoid giving a straight answer to a question or discussing a sub

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

迴避

對問題避而不答

to deliberately avoid giving a straight answer to a question or discussing a subject, especially an uncomfortable one.

例句

When the reporter asked about the missing funds, the manager evaded the question.

當記者問到資金短缺的問題時，經理迴避了這個問題。

evade + a question (common collocation)

Soraya kept evading her brother's questions about the broken window.

Soraya 一直迴避弟弟追問打破窗戶的事情。

同義詞
  • dodge

    more informal; 'dodge a question' is common in everyday speech

  • sidestep

    suggests avoiding a topic with a clever change of direction

  • skirt

    suggests going around the edges of an issue without addressing it directly

反義詞
  • address

    to deal with a question or issue directly

文法句型

evade + noun phrase (question / topic / issue)

用法筆記

The subject is usually a person or organisation. The object is a question, topic, or issue — not a person. For avoiding a person, use sense 1 (PHYSICAL ESCAPE).

常見錯誤

❌She evaded to answer the question.
✅She evaded the question.
💡'evade' takes a direct object, not an infinitive.

3. to avoid doing something that you are required to do by law, a rule, or a moral

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

規避

逃避法律或道德義務

to avoid doing something that you are required to do by law, a rule, or a moral duty, often by using dishonest methods.

例句

Some large companies try to evade taxes by moving their profits to other countries.

一些大公司試圖把利潤轉移到其他國家來規避稅務。

evade taxes — fixed legal/financial collocation

Hao was fined for evading military service after he moved abroad without permission.

Hao 因未經許可移居國外、規避兵役而被處以罰款。

evade + [duty/obligation]

同義詞
  • avoid

    more general; 'avoid' can be neutral, while 'evade' suggests dishonest intent

  • circumvent

    more formal; implies finding a clever way around a rule

  • shirk

    specifically about avoiding a duty or responsibility

反義詞
  • fulfil

    to carry out a duty or obligation

  • discharge

    formal; to perform a duty fully

文法句型

evade + noun phrase (tax / duty / obligation)

evade + -ing form

用法筆記

Used for legal or moral obligations. 'Evade taxes' is a fixed term in law and is different from 'avoid taxes', which may be legal (tax planning).

常見錯誤

❌He evaded doing the dishes.
✅He avoided doing the dishes.
💡'evade' is too strong for everyday chores; use 'avoid' for non-serious obligations.

4. if something such as success, happiness, or sleep evades you, it does not come t

4.動詞及物C1
釋義

無法得到

成功、幸福等未能降臨

if something such as success, happiness, or sleep evades you, it does not come to you or you cannot achieve it no matter what you try.

例句

Despite years of hard training, an Olympic medal still evades Valentina.

儘管多年苦練，Valentina 始終與奧運獎牌無緣。

[success/goal] + evades + [person] — subject is the goal itself

Sleep evaded Walid that night because he was too worried about the exam.

Walid 那晚因為太擔心考試而輾轉難眠。

sleep + evades + [person] — common personification

同義詞
  • elude

    almost identical; 'elude' is slightly more common for abstract goals

  • baffle

    used when understanding or explanation evades someone

反義詞
  • achieve

    to successfully reach or obtain something

文法句型

[abstract noun] + evades + [person]

用法筆記

The subject of the sentence is the thing that does not come (e.g. success, sleep, meaning), and the object is the person who cannot get it. This is the opposite word order from senses 1–3.

常見錯誤

❌He evaded success.
✅Success evaded him.
💡In this sense, the goal is the subject, not the person.