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deflecting

/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

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verb

そらす, 偏向させる

To make (something) deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

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.

Examples :

"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。

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verb

そらす, 逸らす

To deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"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。

physics action direction

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verb

かわす, 回避する

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

Examples :

"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。

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verb

そらす, 逸らす

To divert (attention, etc.).

Examples :

"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。

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