side-step
n step to one side, eg to dodge sb or to avoid a blow 横跨的一步(如避开某人或避免受打击). v (-pp-)
1 [Tn]
(a) avoid (a blow, etc) by stepping to one side 横跨一步以免受(打击等)
The footballer side-stepped the tackle. 该足球队员向旁边跨步以避开对方拦截动作.
(b) evade (a question, etc) 回避(问题等)
He side-stepped the issue by saying it was not part of his responsibilities. 他回避这一问题, 说这不属於他的责任范围.
2 [I] make a side-step 横跨一步.