steer clear of 是习语，意思是“ 避开”“从……脱身”。如：

 His doctor advised him to steer clear of alcohol.  医生建议他不要喝酒。

Jo tried to steer clear of political issues.  乔尽量避开政治话题。

She advised me to steer clear of Matthew - she said he couldn’t be trusted. 她叫我远离马修，她说这人不可信。