duck out of something

Related to word: duck

片語動詞

Definition

  1. to evade performing a task or duty

    避開某事;躲避某事

    • He always tries to duck out of doing household chores. In the end, he dodged the responsibility of washing the dishes once again.

      他總是試圖逃避做家務。最後,他又一次躲過了洗碗的責任。

    • She planned to attend the meeting, but at the last minute, she decided to duck out.

      她計劃參加會議,但在最後一刻,她決定逃避。

    • Although he agreed, he has been finding ways to duck out of the gathering.

      雖然他同意了,但他一直在找方法逃避這次聚會。