verb🔗Share빗나가게 하다, 굴절시키다To make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella deflects the rain, keeping me dry. "우산은 비를 빗나가게 하여 나를 건조하게 유지한다.physicsactiontechnologymilitarysportChat 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 accidentally deflects the pass with his elbow, sending the ball out of bounds. "농구 선수가 실수로 팔꿈치로 패스를 굴절시켜 공을 아웃 오브 바운드로 보냈다.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share빗나가다, 방향을 바꾸다To deviate from its original path."The shield deflects the arrows, preventing them from hitting the soldier. "방패는 화살의 방향을 바꿔 병사가 맞는 것을 막습니다.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.communicationpoliticsmediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share빗나가게 하다, 피하다To divert (attention, etc.)."When asked about the missing cookies, the child deflects the blame by pointing at the dog. "잃어버린 쿠키에 대해 질문을 받자, 아이는 개를 가리키며 비난을 피했다.actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading