Circumvented Meaning in English
word · lemma: circumvent
释义
To avoid a rule, problem, or obstacle by using clever or indirect methods.
用法与细微差别
Formal word, commonly used in legal, official, or technical contexts. Often implies intentional cleverness in bypassing restrictions. Typical collocations: 'circumvent the law,' 'circumvent security,' 'circumvent a problem.' Not the same as 'avoid,' which is more general.
例句
He circumvented the rule by finding a loophole.
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The company circumvented taxes by moving profits abroad.
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She circumvented traffic jams by leaving earlier.
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The clever student circumvented the strict test rules with a creative solution.
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They circumvented the security system without triggering any alarms.
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Laws are updated to prevent being circumvented by new technology.
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