avert

1. V-T If you avert something unpleasant, you prevent it from happening. 防止

Talks with the teachers' union over the weekend have averted a strike. 周末与教师工会的会谈避免了一次罢工。

2. V-T If you avert your eyes or gaze from someone or something, you look away from them. 转移 (视线)

He avoids any eye contact, quickly averting his gaze when anyone approaches. 他避免任何目光接触，任何人接近他时，他都会迅速转移视线。