obviate

英 [ˈɒbvieɪt]

美 [ˈɑːbvieɪt]

v.  消除; 排除; 打消

第三人称单数：obviates　现在分词：obviating　过去分词：obviated　过去式：obviated　

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BNC.14547 / COCA.20519

牛津词典

verb

• 消除；排除；打消
  to remove a problem or the need for sth
  1. This new evidence obviates the need for any further enquiries.
     这项新证据排除了继续调查的必要。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 消除；排除；使成为不必要
  Toobviatesomething such as a problem or a need means to remove it or make it unnecessary.
  1. The use of a solicitor trained as a mediator would obviate the need for independent legal advice...
     聘请受过调解人培训的事务律师就免去了单独寻求法律咨询的必要。
  2. This deferral would obviate pressure on the rouble exchange rate.
     这一延期将消除卢布汇率面临的压力。

英英释义

verb

• prevent the occurrence of
  1. Let's avoid a confrontation
  2. head off a confrontation
  3. avert a strike
  Synonym:debarforefendforfenddeflectaverthead offstave offfend offavoidward off
• do away with
  Synonym:rid ofeliminate

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