The usual way to avoid being taken by surprise by something is to be consciously aware of it.

避免被措手不及的方法是有意识的觉察这一点。

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And still, would she trade the gift to avoid its being taken away?

然而，她要交换这个礼物免得被夺走吗？

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Thee necessary steps must also be taken to avoid or protect against the risk of hot or very cold material being ejected.

必须采取措施消除由于接触或接近高温或极低温机械零部件或材料所引起的伤害危险。

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Rarely seen during the day, they have learned to avoid being taken down by rifles or suckered into traps.

NPR: $1M Pilot Project Aims To Take Out Feral Pigs

Mrs Prior, who said the couple had taken "every precaution" to avoid being robbed, is determined the experience will not deter them from future travels.

BBC: Philip and Ann Prior

About 110 photographs, all taken by Scott, are being shown 10 at a time and changed fortnightly to avoid light damage.

BBC: Captain Scott Antarctic photos shown in Cambridge