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deflects

/dɪˈflɛkts/ /diˈflɛkts/

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verb

Desviar, apartar

To make (something) deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"The umbrella deflects the rain, keeping me dry. "

El paraguas desvía la lluvia, manteniéndome seco.

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verb

Desviar, rechazar

(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.

Examples :

"The basketball player accidentally deflects the pass with his elbow, sending the ball out of bounds. "

El jugador de baloncesto desvía accidentalmente el pase con el codo, enviando el balón fuera de los límites.

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verb

Desvía, se desvía

To deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"The shield deflects the arrows, preventing them from hitting the soldier. "

El escudo desvía las flechas, impidiendo que golpeen al soldado.

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verb

Evadir, eludir

To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).

Examples :

"The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."

El Primer Ministro eludió algunas preguntas cada vez más directas alegando que tenía una cita.

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verb

Desviar, apartar

To divert (attention, etc.).

Examples :

"When asked about the missing cookies, the child deflects the blame by pointing at the dog. "

Cuando se le preguntó por las galletas perdidas, el niño desvía la culpa señalando al perro.

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