1725 of persons; 1744 of actions, etc., from French évasif, from Latin evas-, past participle stem of evadere "to get away, escape" (see evasion). Related: Evasively; evasiveness. Evasive action is from 1940, originally in military aviation.
双语例句
1. At least four high-flying warplanes had to take evasive action.
至少有4架高空飞行战斗机不得不采取避让行动。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Direct questions would almost certainly result in evasive answers.
直接的提问得到的几乎肯定会是含糊其词的回答。
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3. He was evasive, to the point of secretiveness.
他含糊其辞，让人觉得有意隐瞒。
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4. His evasive reply prompted me to ask another question.
他的含糊其辞的答复促使我又提了一个问题.
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5. If the bullets start coming this way, take evasive action.
