The boat was able to sheer off in time to avoid an accident.
那船及时地躲开,避免了一场事故。
Every time that problem was mentioned, she would sheer off (from it).
每次提到那个问题,她都会回避。
Every time that delicate subject was mentioned, he would sheer off from it.
每当提到那个微妙的题目时,他都要避开。
The sheer cacophony of the clustered consonants in this line sets off -or has the potential to set off -- a powerful cluster of feelings.
这句诗中辅音全然不和谐,使人觉得,或者有意向让人觉得-,有力量的层叠之感。
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