verb🔗Shareそらす, 偏向させるTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path to the goal. "強風がサッカーボールの進路をゴールからそらした。physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareボールをそらす, はじく(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. "サッカー選手の不注意な足がボールをそらしてしまい、ゴールキーパーがキャッチするのが難しくなった。sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそらす, 逸らすTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the baseball from its straight path towards the pitcher's mound. "強風が、野球ボールをピッチャーマウンドに向かうまっすぐな軌道からそらした。actionphysicsdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareかわす, 回避するTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."首相は、面会があると言って、ますます鋭くなる質問をかわした。communicationattitudepoliticsmediaactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそらす, 逸らすTo divert (attention, etc.)."The teacher deflected the students' questions about the test by talking about the upcoming field trip. "先生は、今度の遠足について話すことで、生徒たちのテストに関する質問をそらした。communicationactionmediapoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
