pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant
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けいえん
Noun, Participle, Verb, Transitive
1.
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant, keeping at arm's length, giving a wide berth
2.
avoiding (something unpleasant), shying away from
3.
giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
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その選手は強打者なので、相手チームは敬遠を選んだ。
Since that player is a powerful hitter, the opposing team chose to intentionally walk him.
満塁のチャンスで敬遠はありえない選択肢だった。
An intentional walk was an impossible choice with the bases loaded.
彼の独特な性格が、周囲から敬遠される原因となっている。
His unique personality is causing him to be kept at arm's length by those around him.
彼は議論を敬遠する傾向があり、いつも穏便に済ませようとする。
He tends to avoid arguments and always tries to settle things peacefully.
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