side-step
n step to one side, eg to dodge sb or to avoid a blow 橫跨的一步(如避開某人或避免受打擊). v (-pp-)
1 [Tn]
(a) avoid (a blow, etc) by stepping to one side 橫跨一步以免受(打擊等)
The footballer side-stepped the tackle. 該足球隊員向旁邊跨步以避開對方攔截動作.
(b) evade (a question, etc) 回避(問題等)
He side-stepped the issue by saying it was not part of his responsibilities. 他回避這一問題, 說這不屬於他的責任范圍.
2 [I] make a side-step 橫跨一步.