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deflecting

/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

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verb

Отклонять, отражать

To make (something) deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "

Зонт отклонял дождь, сохраняя меня сухим.

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verb

Отклонять, отражать

(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. "

Баскетболист отклонял пас кончиками пальцев, отправляя его в совершенно неожиданном направлении.

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verb

Отклонять, отводить

To deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path towards the goal. "

Сильный ветер отклонил футбольный мяч от его траектории к воротам.

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verb

Уклоняться, избегать

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

Examples :

"The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."

Премьер-министр уклонился от некоторых все более острых вопросов, заявив, что у него назначена встреча.

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verb

Отклонять, отводить

To divert (attention, etc.).

Examples :

"The politician was good at deflecting questions about his past by talking about his future plans. "

Политик хорошо умел отводить вопросы о своем прошлом, говоря о своих будущих планах.

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