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sidestep (B1)

カタカナ: サイドステップ

IPA: /ˈsaɪd.step/

To avoid or evade something, such as a question, responsibility, or difficulty, by moving to the side or changing the subject.

意味: 質問、責任、困難などを、横に避ける動作や話題を変えることによって回避すること。

She managed to sidestep the issue by focusing on a minor detail. — She managed to sidestep the issue by focusing on a minor detail.
He sidestepped the reporter's questions with a practiced smile. — He sidestepped the reporter's questions with a practiced smile.

Japanese translations of Sidestep:

sidestep an issue (collocation): To avoid discussing or dealing with a particular problem or topic. — "The government was accused of trying to sidestep the issue of climate change."
sidestep a question (collocation): To avoid answering a question directly. — "He sidestepped the reporter's question about his personal life."
sidestep responsibility (collocation): To avoid taking on or fulfilling a duty or obligation. — "The manager tried to sidestep responsibility for the project's failure."