The means of evading; an evasive argument, shuffling excuse, subterfuge.
| 单词 | θ86028 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > inaction > not doing > abstaining or refraining from action > [noun] > avoiding an action or condition > avoiding duty, work, or exertion > evasion of responsibility, obligation, etc. > an act or means of (9) evasionc1425 The means of evading; an evasive argument, shuffling excuse, subterfuge. put-by1548 The action or an act of putting something by or setting something aside; a delay, a distraction. Obsolete. put-off1548 An act of dismissing a question, argument, etc., or the person propounding it, by evasion or deceit; an evasive reply; an excuse for inaction or… subterfuge1581 A means of escape from blame, responsibility, etc.; an excuse. Frequently in negative contexts. Obsolete. scape-sermon1654 an excuse for not preaching a sermon. offput1730 A delay, waste of time; spec. a fobbing off, an evasion. come-offa1836 A means of avoiding an obligation, duty, etc., or of obtaining a reprieve for oneself; an excuse; an evasion. Now rare. bypass1957 transferred and figurative. body swerve1984 colloquial. In extended use. An expedient evasion; an abrupt and unexpected change of course. Esp. in to give (something) a body swerve: to give… |
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