"steer clear" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 避开
• 远离

Definition

有意避开某人或某事，通常是因为可能带来问题或麻烦。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，常接 'of'（如 'steer clear of...'）。可表示有意识地避免人物、场所或麻烦事，语气比单独用 'avoid' 更强调小心。

Examples

You should steer clear of that area at night.

你晚上应该**避开**那个区域。

Doctors advise to steer clear of fatty foods.

医生建议**避开**高脂肪食物。

I try to steer clear of arguments with my brother.

我尽量**避免**和我哥哥争吵。

If I were you, I'd steer clear of that topic with your boss.

如果我是你，我会**避开**和老板谈这个话题。

People usually steer clear of that restaurant because it's too expensive.

人们通常**避开**那家餐厅，因为太贵了。

He tries to steer clear of drama at work.

他努力**避开**工作中的纷争。