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deflect

/dɪˈflɛkt/

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verb

转移，偏转

To make (something) deviate from its original path.

Examples :

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

强风把足球吹偏了方向，没能射进球门。

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verb

触球变向，碰到球改变方向

(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 soccer player's accidental foot deflected the ball, making it difficult for the goalie to catch. "

足球运动员不小心用脚触球变向，导致守门员难以扑救。

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verb

转移，偏离。

To deviate from its original path.

Examples :

"The strong wind deflected the baseball from its straight path towards the pitcher's mound. "

强风使棒球偏离了它原本直直飞向投手丘的路线。

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verb

回避，避开。

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

Examples :

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

首相声称自己有约，以此回避了一些越来越尖锐的问题。

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verb

转移，转移视线，转移注意力。

To divert (attention, etc.).

Examples :

"The teacher deflected the students' questions about the test by talking about the upcoming field trip. "

老师通过谈论即将到来的郊游，转移了学生们对考试的提问。

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