verb🔗Shareそらす, 偏向させるTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella deflects the rain, keeping me dry. "傘は雨をそらし、私を乾燥した状態に保ちます。physicsactiontechnologymilitarysportChat 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 deflects the pass with his elbow, sending the ball out of bounds. "バスケットボール選手は、誤って肘でパスをそらし、ボールをアウトオブバウンズにしてしまった。sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそれる, 逸れるTo deviate from its original path."The shield deflects the arrows, preventing them from hitting the soldier. "盾は矢をそらし、兵士に当たるのを防ぎます。physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareかわす, そらす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。communicationpoliticsmediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareそらす, 逸らすTo divert (attention, etc.)."When asked about the missing cookies, the child deflects the blame by pointing at the dog. "クッキーがなくなったことについて尋ねられると、子供は犬を指さして責任をそらした。actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
