evasively

/ɪˈveɪsɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈveɪsɪvli/ (ame, ipa) · /|ə̇vlē, -li/ (ame, mw)

evasively — adverb

1. with words or behaviour that dodge a clear reply, usually because the speaker do

1.副詞C1
釋義

with words or behaviour that dodge a clear reply, usually because the speaker does not want to tell the full truth

例句

When reporters asked about the missing funds, Kemi answered evasively.

answered evasively after a direct question

After Mira's question, the coach spoke evasively and changed the topic.

spoke evasively before changing the topic

同義詞
  • guardedly

    suggests careful restraint, not always active avoidance

  • indirectly

    can simply mean not saying something in a straight line, without the dishonest edge

  • vaguely

    may be unclear by accident; evasively usually implies intention

反義詞
  • directly

    answering in a clear, straight way

  • frankly

    emphasises honesty and openness

文法句型

answer/reply evasively

speak evasively about + topic

look/smile evasively

用法筆記

Most common with verbs such as answer, reply, speak, smile, and look. It usually follows the verb or comes after a clause that states the question or topic being avoided.

常見錯誤

❌She answered vaguely because she did not hear the question.
✅She answered evasively because she did not want to admit the mistake.
💡'vaguely' can describe accidental lack of clarity, but 'evasively' suggests deliberate avoidance.

2. by moving or acting so as to dodge danger, an attack, or some other unwanted eve

2.副詞C1
釋義

by moving or acting so as to dodge danger, an attack, or some other unwanted event

例句

Ishaan stepped evasively to one side as the bicycle skidded toward him.

stepped evasively to avoid impact

The rabbit moved evasively through the grass when the dog ran closer.

moved evasively in response to danger

同義詞
  • defensively

    focuses on protection rather than getting out of the way

  • warily

    emphasises caution, even when no sudden dodging happens

  • nimbly

    focuses on quick movement, not on avoiding danger

反義詞
  • openly

    moving or acting without trying to dodge or conceal

  • recklessly

    acting without trying to avoid danger

文法句型

move/step evasively

duck evasively

swerve evasively

用法筆記

Usually describes physical or tactical movement taken to avoid contact, injury, capture, or some other immediate problem. It is far less common than sense 1 and normally appears with movement verbs such as move, step, duck, or swerve.

常見錯誤

❌She walked evasively to the station every morning.
✅She walked quickly to the station every morning.
💡'evasively' only fits movement aimed at dodging something specific, not an ordinary trip.