Definition: to prevent something from happening Level: B2
我离开了酒吧以避免打架。
I left the pub to ___avoid a fight.
不必要的文书工作应不惜一切代价避免。
Unnecessary paperwork should be ___avoided at all costs.
飞机在起飞时一个引擎故障，险些避免了灾难。
The plane narrowly ___avoided disaster when one of the engines failed on take-off.
