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Talks with the teachers' union over the weekend have averted a strike.

周末与教师工会的会谈避免了一次罢工。

Not all casualties can necessarily be prevented—but by coordinating across local, state, and even national borders, officials hope that the worst-case scenario can be averted.

不是所有的伤亡都一定可以预防——但是通过地方、州、甚至和国家边境的协调，官员们希望可以避免最坏的情况。

He avoids any eye contact, quickly averting his gaze when anyone approaches.

他避免任何目光接触，任何人接近他时，他都会迅速转移视线。