回避
To avoid a question, a responsibility, or a person, often because it is difficult or embarrassing.
Examples
3 of 5他在路上故意回避我。
He intentionally avoided me on the street.
法官因利益冲突选择了回避。
The judge chose to recuse himself due to a conflict of interest.
别回避话题，快回答我。
Don't avoid the topic, answer me quickly.
Word Family
Memory Tip
回 (return/turn) + 避 (avoid) = Turning away to avoid something.
Quick Quiz
作为项目的负责人，你不能____你应该承担的责任。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 回避
Examples
他在路上故意回避我。
everydayHe intentionally avoided me on the street.
法官因利益冲突选择了回避。
formalThe judge chose to recuse himself due to a conflict of interest.
别回避话题，快回答我。
informalDon't avoid the topic, answer me quickly.
研究者不能回避实验中出现的异常数据。
academicResearchers cannot avoid the anomalous data appearing in experiments.
公司在回避关于裁员的传闻。
businessThe company is avoiding rumors about layoffs.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
无法回避
unavoidable
刻意回避
deliberately avoid
主动回避
to avoid voluntarily
Often Confused With
避免 is to prevent something from happening; 回避 is to avoid something that already exists or is happening.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS Task 2 when discussing ethics, accountability, or social problems.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with '避开' (physical avoidance). 回避 is more abstract.
Memory Tip
回 (return/turn) + 避 (avoid) = Turning away to avoid something.
Word Origin
回 (to turn) + 避 (to flee/avoid).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Chinese legal and administrative systems, '回避' (recusal) is a formal procedure to ensure fairness.
Quick Quiz
作为项目的负责人，你不能____你应该承担的责任。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 回避
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