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单词 eschewed
释义

eschew

verb

es·​chew e-ˈshü How to pronounce eschew (audio)
i-;
es-ˈchü How to pronounce eschew (audio)
is-;
 also  e-ˈskyü
eschewed; eschewing; eschews

transitive verb

: to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
eschewal
e-ˈshü-əl How to pronounce eschew (audio)
i-;
es-ˈchü-
is-;
 also  e-ˈskyü-
noun

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Eschew derives from the Anglo-French verb eschiver and is akin to the Old High German verb sciuhen ("to frighten off"), an ancestor of our word shy. In his famous dictionary of 1755 Dr. Samuel Johnson characterized "eschew" as "almost obsolete." History has proven that the great lexicographer was wrong on that call, however. William Thackeray found "eschew" alive enough to use it almost one hundred years later in his classic novel Vanity Fair: "He has already eschewed green coats, red neckcloths, and other worldly ornaments." The word swelled in usage in English during the 19th and 20th centuries and is now common enough to be included even in small paperback dictionaries.

Synonyms

  • avoid
  • dodge
  • duck
  • elude
  • escape
  • evade
  • finesse
  • get around
  • scape
  • shake
  • shirk
  • shuffle (out of)
  • shun
  • weasel (out of)
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Example Sentences

Though a doctor with psychiatric training, he eschewed the science that had so enamored earlier child-rearing professionals … Sue Halpern, New York Review of Books, 29 May 2003 A fair number of academics eschew the simple title "professor" and call themselves economists, astronomers, historians, philosophers. Tracy Kidder, Home Town, 1999 When introduced to a stranger, he eschewed formalities, stuck out a gnarled right hand and responded with a chummy, "Hermann." Tim Layden, Sports Illustrated, 2 Feb. 1998 They now eschew the violence of their past. a psychologist who eschews the traditional methods of psychotherapy
Recent Examples on the Web These narratives noticeably, if not radically, eschew plot, relying instead on adventurous self-reflection, journeys through the bloodstream. Hannah Gold, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2022 Plenty of other recipes eschew quick and easy, requiring you to put in the time, effort and/or financial investment through the purchase of special equipment, such as a snow cone maker. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 8 June 2022 Following Google and Goldman Sachs’ RTO policies this spring, Musk’s declaration makes Tesla the latest company to eschew working from home. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 8 June 2022 Young people tend to eschew heroin, not only because of its addictive properties but also because of a skittishness about syringes, say experts in adolescent behavior. New York Times, 19 May 2022 Some northern European members of NATO, such as Norway and Iceland, eschew foreign bases on their territories, while others, like Poland and the Baltic states, enthusiastically embrace NATO deployments. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 May 2022 Like many of their peers, Hot Water Music could eschew writing new music and tour solely on the schedule of anniversary tours supported by their extensive back catalog. Jonah Bayer, SPIN, 16 May 2022 Once Rising made the decision to eschew an interim, Guerra immediately jumped to the front of their short list. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 Whether artists and illustrators will succeed in compelling large corporations and media organizations to eschew the use of such software remains to be seen. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French eschiver (3rd present eschiu) of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off — more at shy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

eschewed

verb

past tense of eschew
as in avoided
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery the minister eschews involvement in local politics, since he doesn't want to diminish his moral authority in the community

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • avoided
  • evaded
  • escaped
  • shunned
  • eluded
  • shook
  • prevented
  • eliminated
  • dodged
  • shirked
  • deflected
  • scaped
  • finessed
  • ducked
  • excluded
  • precluded
  • obviated
  • circumvented
  • fought shy of
  • steered clear of
  • kept clear of
  • averted
  • thwarted
  • shuffled (out of)
  • missed
  • stayed clear of
  • weaseled (out of)
  • got around
  • debarred
  • parried
  • bypassed
  • excepted
  • diverted
  • banned
  • ruled out
  • outwitted
  • outsmarted
  • outfoxed
  • foiled
  • overreached
  • barred
  • frustrated
  • skirted
  • warded (off)
  • foxed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sought
  • accepted
  • embraced
  • pursued
  • welcomed
  • courted
  • caught
  • incurred
  • contracted
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