avert

US /əˈvɝːt/
UK /əˈvɝːt/
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1.

desviar, afastar

turn away (one's eyes or thoughts)

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She averted her gaze from the disturbing scene.
Ela desviou o olhar da cena perturbadora.
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He averted his eyes from the bright light.
Ele desviou os olhos da luz forte.
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2.

evitar, prevenir

prevent (an undesirable occurrence) from happening

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Timely action can avert a crisis.
Ação oportuna pode evitar uma crise.
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They took steps to avert the disaster.
Eles tomaram medidas para evitar o desastre.
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