verb🔗ShareAblenken, abwehrenTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path to the goal. "Der starke Wind lenkte den Fußball von seinem Weg zum Tor ab.physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenken, abfälschen(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players."The soccer player's accidental foot deflected the ball, making it difficult for the goalie to catch. "Der unbeabsichtigte Fuß des Fußballspielers lenkte den Ball ab, was es für den Torwart schwierig machte, ihn zu fangen.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenken, abweichenTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the baseball from its straight path towards the pitcher's mound. "Der starke Wind lenkte den Baseball von seiner geraden Bahn in Richtung des Pitchers ab.actionphysicsdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusweichen, ablenkenTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."Der Premierminister wich einigen immer deutlicher werdenden Fragen aus, indem er behauptete, er habe einen Termin.communicationattitudepoliticsmediaactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblenken, abwendenTo divert (attention, etc.)."The teacher deflected the students' questions about the test by talking about the upcoming field trip. "Der Lehrer lenkte die Fragen der Schüler nach der Prüfung ab, indem er über den bevorstehenden Ausflug sprach.communicationactionmediapoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
