stay clear of
【避免;避开】
📘 意思
stay clear of = 避免接近,避开
- 强调刻意远离某人或某物,通常是为了安全或避免麻烦。
- 属于口语和书面英语都常用的短语动词(phrasal verb)。
🔑 结构
- stay clear of + 名词 / 动名词
例如:- stay clear of trouble
- stay clear of dangerous areas
📝 例句
- You should stay clear of that part of town at night.
你晚上最好避开那个城区。 - She stayed clear of politics in her speech.
她在演讲中避免涉及政治。 - Stay clear of the wet paint!
别碰到湿漆!
💡 近义表达
| 短语 | 含义 |
|---|---|
| avoid | 避开(最常用,一般正式或口语都可) |
| keep away from | 远离、避开(口语偏常用) |
| steer clear of | 避开(和 stay clear of 意思几乎相同,更口语) |
小技巧记忆:
stay clear of / steer clear of → 想象“保持清楚的距离”,就是远离不好的事物或危险。