vt.防止,避免,转移
I would do what I could to avert it.
我会尽力去避免发生这种情况.
Efforts are being made to avert war and find a diplomatic solution.
各方正在为避免战争、寻求外交解决途径而作出积极的努力。
He managed to avert suspicion.
他设法避嫌.