tiptoe around
US /ˈtɪp.toʊ əˈraʊnd/
UK /ˈtɪp.toʊ əˈraʊnd/
短语动词
1.
回避, 避重就轻
to avoid dealing with a problem or difficult situation directly
示例:
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Stop tiptoeing around the issue and just tell me what's wrong.
别再回避问题了，直接告诉我出了什么事。
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The manager always tiptoes around difficult employees instead of confronting them.
经理总是回避难缠的员工，而不是直接面对他们。
2.
踮着脚尖走, 悄悄地走
to move very carefully and quietly, especially so as not to disturb someone or something
示例:
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She had to tiptoe around the sleeping baby.
她不得不踮着脚尖绕过熟睡的婴儿。
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He tiptoed around the house, trying not to make any noise.
他踮着脚尖在屋子里走动，尽量不发出任何声音。
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