verb🔗Shareそらす, 偏向させるTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "傘は雨をそらして、私を濡れないようにしてくれた。physicsactionscienceChat 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 was deflecting the pass with his fingertips, sending it in a completely unexpected direction. "バスケットボール選手は指先でパスをそらし、全く予想外の方向に送った。sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそらす, 逸らすTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path towards the goal. "強風がサッカーボールの進路をゴールから逸らした。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、会う約束があると言って、ますます鋭くなる質問をかわした。communicationattitudepoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそらす, 逸らすTo divert (attention, etc.)."The politician was good at deflecting questions about his past by talking about his future plans. "その政治家は、将来の計画について話すことで、過去に関する質問をうまくそらした。actionattitudecommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
