1590s, "to meet and do away with," from Late Latin obviatus, past participle of obviare "act contrary to, go against," from Latin obvius "that is in the way, that moves against" (see obvious). Related: Obviated; obviating.
obviate 双语例句
1. This deferral would obviate pressure on the rouble exchange rate.
这一延期将消除卢布汇率面临的压力。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The use of a solicitor trained as a mediator would obviate the need for independent legal advice.
聘请受过调解人培训的事务律师就免去了单独寻求法律咨询的必要。
来自柯林斯例句
3. We tried to obviate the necessity of beginning again.
我们尝试免除重新开始的麻烦.
来自互联网
4. To obviate misunderstanding, state Directions in the most lucid way possible.