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to deflect
01
ablenken, umleiten
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Beispiele
The basketball player attempted a shot, but the ball deflected off the rim.
Der Basketballspieler versuchte einen Wurf, aber der Ball prallte vom Ring ab.
02
umlenken, ablenken
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
Beispiele
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
Der versierte Manager konnte Kritik umlenken, indem er Bedenken anerkannte.
03
ablenken, umleiten
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Beispiele
The architect incorporated sloping roofs to deflect rainwater away from the building.
Der Architekt integrierte schräge Dächer, um Regenwasser vom Gebäude abzulenken.
04
ablenken, umleiten
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Beispiele
The grassroots movement worked to deflect the politician from policies that would harm the environment.
Die Graswurzelbewegung arbeitete daran, den Politiker von Politiken, die der Umwelt schaden würden, abzulenken.
Lexikalischer Baum
deflective
deflector
deflect
