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derail

/dəˈɹeɪl/

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noun

脱轨器，出轨器

A device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.

Examples :

"The derail was placed deliberately so that the train would fall into the river."

有人故意放置了脱轨器，想让火车掉进河里。

vehicle device machine

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noun

跑题，离题。

An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.

Examples :

"The discussion about weekend plans quickly became a derail, as someone started talking about last week's argument with their sibling. "

关于周末计划的讨论很快就跑题了，因为有人开始说起上周和兄弟姐妹的争吵。

communication language writing

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verb

出轨，脱轨。

To cause to come off the tracks.

Examples :

"The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny."

火车被一枚小小的硬币弄脱轨了，结果彻底毁了。

vehicle disaster action

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verb

出轨，脱轨。

To come off the tracks.

Examples :

"The train derailed, causing a delay for the commuters. "

火车出轨了，导致通勤者们都延误了。

vehicle technical disaster

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verb

脱轨，偏离轨道。

To deviate from the previous course or direction.

Examples :

"The conversation derailed once James brought up politics."

一旦詹姆斯开始谈论政治，谈话就跑题了。

direction way action

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verb

出轨，脱轨。

To cause to deviate from a set course or direction; derange.

Examples :

"The unexpected news of the project's delay derailed the team's schedule. "

项目延期的突发消息打乱了团队的计划，让他们的进度偏离了既定轨道。

direction action process