turn a blind eye
US /tɜrn ə blaɪnd aɪ/
UK /tɜrn ə blaɪnd aɪ/
1.
视而不见, 假装没看见
to intentionally ignore something that you know is wrong or illegal
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The authorities often turn a blind eye to minor infractions.
当局经常对轻微违规行为视而不见。
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She decided to turn a blind eye to her son's mischievous behavior.
她决定对儿子的顽皮行为视而不见。