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deflects

/dɪˈflɛkts/ /diˈflɛkts/

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verb

Отклонять, отражать

To make (something) deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"The umbrella deflects the rain, keeping me dry. "

Зонт отклоняет дождь, сохраняя меня сухим.

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verb

Отклонять, отбивать

(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 accidentally deflects the pass with his elbow, sending the ball out of bounds. "

Баскетболист случайно отклоняет пас локтем, отправляя мяч за пределы площадки.

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verb

Отклоняется, сворачивает

To deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"The shield deflects the arrows, preventing them from hitting the soldier. "

Щит отклоняет стрелы, не давая им попасть в солдата.

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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 :

"When asked about the missing cookies, the child deflects the blame by pointing at the dog. "

Когда ребенка спросили об исчезнувшем печенье, он отвел вину, указав на собаку.

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