Dodge

To avoid something by moving quickly or suddenly, To avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation directly, A quick, evasive movement to avoid being hit or caught

Dodge - 意味

To avoid something by moving quickly or suddenly

例: The player dodged the defender and scored a goal.

使用法: informalコンテクスト: sports, everyday situations

注記: Commonly used in physical contexts to describe evading or sidestepping something

To avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation directly

例: He always dodges the issue whenever we ask him about his plans.

使用法: informalコンテクスト: conversations, discussions

注記: Often used in informal settings to describe avoiding confrontation or difficult topics

A quick, evasive movement to avoid being hit or caught

例: The cat made a quick dodge to escape the approaching dog.

使用法: informalコンテクスト: casual situations

注記: Can also refer to a sudden movement to avoid danger or capture

Dodgeの同義語

evade

To avoid or escape from something through cleverness or trickery.

例: He tried to evade the question by changing the topic.

注記: Evade often implies a deliberate attempt to escape or avoid something through cunning or deception.

avoid

To keep away from or prevent from happening.

例: She decided to avoid the busy street to save time.

注記: Avoid is a more general term that can refer to staying away from something for various reasons, not necessarily involving trickery or deception.

sidestep

To avoid dealing with or discussing something directly by shifting focus or changing direction.

例: He tried to sidestep the issue by focusing on a different aspect of the problem.

注記: Sidestep implies a strategic move to avoid a direct confrontation or discussion by shifting attention elsewhere.

circumvent

To find a way around or bypass something, especially a rule or restriction.

例: They found a way to circumvent the rules and gain an advantage.

注記: Circumvent often involves finding a loophole or alternative route to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with the obstacle.

Dodgeの表現、よく使われるフレーズ

Dodge a bullet

To narrowly avoid a serious problem or disaster.

例: I'm glad I dodged a bullet by not investing in that company.

注記: The phrase 'dodge a bullet' is a metaphorical expression and does not involve physical movement as 'dodge' does.

Dodge the question

To avoid answering a question directly or to evade giving a clear response.

例: The politician tried to dodge the question about his involvement in the scandal.

注記: In this context, 'dodge' is used figuratively to indicate avoiding a topic rather than physically moving out of the way.

Dodge a curveball

To successfully handle an unexpected or difficult situation.

例: She managed to dodge a curveball and complete the project on time.

注記: Similar to 'dodge a bullet,' this phrase uses 'dodge' metaphorically to show skill in navigating challenges.

Dodge the issue

To avoid dealing with or confronting a particular matter or problem.

例: Instead of addressing the problem, he chose to dodge the issue altogether.

注記: In this case, 'dodge' is used to imply sidestepping or evading a topic rather than physically moving.

Dodge between the raindrops

To smoothly navigate challenges or difficulties without being affected by them.

例: She seems to have a knack for dodging between the raindrops and avoiding trouble.

注記: This phrase is a metaphorical expression indicating agility in avoiding problems rather than literal dodging of raindrops.

Dodge and weave

To move quickly and unpredictably to avoid being hit or caught.

例: The boxer showed his skill by dodging and weaving to avoid his opponent's punches.

注記: While 'dodge' involves avoiding something, 'weave' adds the element of moving in a zigzag pattern to evade effectively.

Dodge through traffic

To skillfully navigate through a crowded area or traffic by moving quickly and avoiding obstacles.

例: The motorcyclist expertly dodged through traffic to reach his destination faster.

注記: This phrase combines the idea of dodging with the action of moving through a congested space efficiently.

Dodgeの日常（スラング）表現

Dodge (v)

In this context, 'dodge' means to avoid or evade something

例: He tried to dodge the question about his plans for the weekend.

注記: The original verb 'dodge' refers specifically to avoiding something physically, while in slang, it can refer to avoiding questions or responsibilities.

Dodge (n)

In slang, 'dodge' can mean a successful or fortunate evasion or maneuver.

例: The car had a few dents and scratches, but it was still a good dodge.

注記: In this slang usage, 'dodge' carries a positive connotation of skillfully avoiding trouble or danger.

Dodgeball (n)

Dodgeball is a popular game where players try to hit opponents with the ball while avoiding being hit.

例: Let's play a game of dodgeball at the park tomorrow.

注記: In this case, 'dodgeball' refers to the specific game with rules and objectives, different from the general concept of 'dodge'.

Dodge (adj)

In slang, 'dodge' as an adjective means something that is shady, unreliable, or deceptive.

例: She gave me a dodge excuse for being late.

注記: When used as an adjective, 'dodge' implies a negative quality of being untrustworthy, contrasting with its neutral or positive sense in its original form.

Dodge - 例

I had to dodge the car that suddenly swerved into my lane.

She tried to dodge the question, but eventually had to give an answer.

The politician made a dodge to avoid answering the reporter's question.

Dodgeの文法

Dodge - 動詞 (Verb) / 動詞、原形 (Verb, base form)

見出し語: dodge

活用

名詞、複数 (Noun, plural): dodges

名詞、単数または質量 (Noun, singular or mass): dodge

動詞、過去形 (Verb, past tense): dodged

動詞、動名詞または現在分詞 (Verb, gerund or present participle): dodging

動詞、三人称単数現在形 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): dodges

動詞、原形 (Verb, base form): dodge

動詞、三人称単数以外の現在形 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): dodge

音節、区切り、アクセント

dodge 1 音節を含む: dodge

音声表記: ˈdäj

dodge , ˈdäj (赤い音節が強調されています)

Dodge - 重要性と使用頻度

単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。

dodge: ~ 4600 (一般的).

この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。

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