Hledat
to deflect
01
odklonit, odchýlit
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Example
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
Když světlo cestuje ze vzduchu do vody, má tendenci odklonit.
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
Kulka narazila do tvrdého povrchu a začala odchýlit.
02
odklonit, odvrátit pozornost
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
Example
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
03
odchýlit, odklonit
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Example
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
Pancéřový tank byl navržen se skloněnými plochami, aby odchýlil přicházející projektily.
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
Aerodynamici pracovali na návrhu křídla, který by efektivně odklonil vzdušné proudy.
04
odvrátit, odradit
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Example
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
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