swerve
英 /swɜːv/ 美 /swɝːv/
- v. 突然转向；急转弯To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something.
- n. 突然转向；急转弯A sudden change of direction by a vehicle or person.
The cyclist swerved to avoid a branch on the road.
骑车人突然转向，避开了路上的树枝。
Poorly maintained roads may force drivers to swerve unexpectedly, increasing the risk of collisions with other vehicles.
养护不善的道路可能迫使司机突然转向，增加与其他车辆相撞的风险。
搭配
swerve to avoid something 突然转向避开某物swerve off the road 突然偏离道路a sudden swerve 突然转向
辨析提示
强调突然改变方向；普通转弯通常用turn。
词族
近义 veer
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