vt.

1. 避开，躲开
   I avoided him as much as possible.

   我尽量避开他。

2. 避免[（n./+v-ing）]
   They all avoided mentioning that name.

   他们都避免提及那名字。

   She braked suddenly and avoided an accident.

   她紧急刹车，避免了一场车祸。

3. 【律】使无效；撤销

v.

1. keep away or refrain from.
   ▸prevent from happening.
2. Law  repudiate, nullify, or render void (a decree or contract).