1. They alleged the absentee ballots were altered and improperly issued and Voter Identity Laws were sidestepped.
sidestep 回避,规避(问题等);横跨一步躲过
Rarely, if ever, does he sidestep a question.
他极少逃避问题
。2. Researchers say the winter ice on lakes and rivers is becoming thinner due to global warming.
due to 由于
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled
遗憾的是,由于一些意外情况,今年的演出被取消了
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