eschew

/ɪsˈtʃuː/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪsˈtʃuː/ (ame, ipa) · /e-ˈshü i-; es-ˈchü is-; also e-ˈskyü/ (ame, mw)

eschew — verb

  • eschewpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • eschewshe / she / it
  • eschewedpast simple
  • eschewing-ing form

1. to choose not to do, use, or be involved with something because you believe it i

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to choose not to do, use, or be involved with something because you believe it is wrong, harmful, or unnecessary

例句

Theo eschewed social media during exam season so he could focus on his work.

eschew + concrete noun phrase (social media)

Dr. Aisha eschews any medicine that has not been tested on patients from her country.

同義詞
  • avoid

    the everyday equivalent; less formal and without the strong moral overtone

  • shun

    similar in formality, but often used for avoiding people or social contact

  • forgo

    focuses on giving up something desirable rather than avoiding something bad

  • abstain from

    implies choosing not to do something you usually do or are tempted to do

反義詞
  • embrace

    to accept something eagerly rather than reject it

  • adopt

    to start using or doing something, the opposite of giving it up

文法句型

eschew + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal or written contexts, not in everyday conversation. The object is typically a thing or activity, not a person — to say you avoid a person, use 'shun' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I eschewed the rain by waiting under a tree.
✅I avoided the rain by waiting under a tree.
💡'eschew' describes a deliberate choice based on principle, not a physical dodge.
❌She eschews her noisy neighbour.
✅She avoids her noisy neighbour.' or 'She shuns her noisy neighbour.
💡'eschew' is not used for avoiding people.