verb🔗Share빗나가게 하다, 피하다To make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "우산은 비를 빗나가게 하여 나를 젖지 않게 했다.physicsactionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share방향을 바꾸다, 굴절시키다(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. "농구 선수는 손가락 끝으로 패스를 굴절시켜 완전히 예상치 못한 방향으로 보냈다.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share빗나가다, 방향을 바꾸다To deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path towards the goal. "강한 바람이 축구공의 경로를 골대 방향에서 벗어나게 했다.physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share회피하다, 피하다To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."총리는 약속이 있다고 주장하며 점점 더 날카로워지는 질문들을 회피했다.communicationattitudepoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share빗나가게 하다, 피하다To divert (attention, etc.)."The politician was good at deflecting questions about his past by talking about his future plans. "그 정치인은 미래 계획에 대해 이야기함으로써 과거에 대한 질문을 잘 피했다.actionattitudecommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
