evasive
adj
1
(a) having the aim or intention of avoiding capture, of not giving a direct answer, etc 躲避的; 逃避的; 推諉的
evasive tactics 規避戰術
Her manner was always very evasive; she would never look straight at me. 她的樣子總是躲躲閃閃的, 從來不正眼看我.
(b) not direct or straightforward 不直接的; 不坦率的; 轉彎抹角的
an evasive answer to a question 對問題躲躲閃閃的答覆.
2 (idm 習語) take evasive action (esp of a plane, ship, etc in war) do sth in order to avoid danger, etc (尤指在戰爭中飛機、 軍艦等的)規避動作(以避免危險)
The pilot took evasive action to avoid a collision with the enemy aircraft. 駕駛員采取規避動作以免與敵機相撞.
(joc 謔) Stephen didn't want to see his sister, so he quickly took evasive action and hid under the bed. 斯蒂芬不愿見他的姐姐, 便立即采取規避動作, 藏到床底下去了.