to prevent sth bad from happening 避免；防止◆They are looking for funds to avoid the company going bankrupt. 他们正在寻找资金以避免公司破产。◆The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. 改名是为了避免与另一家公司混淆。
to try not to do sth; to keep away from sb/sth 避开；回避；躲避◆The insurance company tried everything to avoid paying the claim. 保险公司想尽一切办法避开支付索赔。