answering questions in a way that is not direct or clear, especially because you do not want to give an honest answer

The Minister was her usual evasive self, skilfully dodging reporters' questions about her possible resignation. 部长还是保持她顾左右而言他的一贯风格，当记者问及她是否可能辞职时，她驾轻就熟地避而不答。

done to avoid something bad happening

By the time the pilot realized how close the plane was to the building, it was too late to take evasive action. 当飞行员意识到飞机与大楼非常接近时，已经来不及采取任何规避措施了。

Drivers had to make sudden evasive manoeuvres. 驾驶员必须做出突然的闪避动作。