verb🔗Shareそらす, 偏向させるTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The goalie deflected the puck, preventing the opposing team from scoring. "ゴールキーパーはパックをそらし、相手チームの得点を阻止した。physicsactiondirectionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share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 basketball player accidentally deflected the pass with his fingertips, sending the ball flying out of bounds. "バスケットボール選手は、誤って指先でパスをそらし、ボールをアウトオブバウンズにしました。sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそれる, 逸れるTo deviate from its original path."The goalie deflected the puck, preventing a goal. "ゴールキーパーはパックをそらし、ゴールを防いだ。physicsactiondirectionChat 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、会う約束があるとして、ますます鋭くなる質問をかわした。communicationpoliticsattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそらす, 転じるTo divert (attention, etc.)."The teacher deflected the students' questions about the test by talking about the history of the subject. "先生は、科目の歴史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。actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share急に下向きに曲がったBent abruptly downward."The deflected branch, heavy with apples, nearly touched the ground. "リンゴで重くなった急に下向きに曲がった枝は、ほとんど地面に触れそうだった。physicstechnicalsciencedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
