circumvent

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cir·cum·vent /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent $ ˌsɜːr-/ verb [transitiveT] formal

1 AVOIDto avoid a problem or rule that restricts you, especially in a clever or dishonest way – used to show disapproval 〔尤指巧妙或不诚实地〕回避，规避〔含贬义〕

The company opened an account abroad, in order to circumvent the tax laws.

为规避税法，这家公司在国外开设了账户。

2 AVOIDto avoid something by changing the direction in which you are travelling 〔改道〕绕过，避开〔某物〕

We went north in order to circumvent the mountains.

我们往北走以绕开这些山。

—circumvention /-ˈvenʃən/ noun [uncountableU]

Examples from the Corpus

circumvent• But unfortunately the Act is framed in such a way as to permit it to be circumvented.• By setting up such a system yourself, you are potentially circumventing any security systems your company has in place.• He had a deep contempt for the bureaucratic mind and took particular delight in circumventing bureaucratic obstruction.• Lastly, if the screening router is circumvented by a hacker, the rest of the network is open to attack.• It seems that the new law can be circumvented by local entities.• He forced his arguments on, jumping gaps, circumventing difficulties or problems.• I had no intention of violating or circumventing Senate rules.• Then began the ceremony of circumventing the city.

Origin circumvent

(1400-1500) Latin past participle of circumvenire “to come around”, from circum- (CIRCUM-) + venire “to come”

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