tiptoe around something/someone

Related to word: tiptoe

片語動詞

Definition

  1. to sidestep addressing a challenging subject, issue, or individual

    回避(棘手的话题、问题或人物)

    • During the discussion about the merger, they tried to tiptoe around the budget issues.

      在讨论合并事宜时,他们试图回避预算问题。

    • She always tiptoes around her boss to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

      她总是小心翼翼地回避她的上司,以避免不必要的冲突。

    • To maintain a harmonious atmosphere, they decided to tiptoe around sensitive topics at the gathering.

      为了保持和谐的氛围,他们决定在聚会上回避敏感话题。