She skillfully changed the subject when asked sensitive questions, parrying them with ease.

parrying 是动词 parry 的现在分词形式。parry 原指击剑中"挡开、格挡"的动作，引申为"巧妙回避、避开（问题或攻击）"。这个词形象地描述了像击剑防守一样巧妙地避开敏感问题的动作。