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to deflect
01
desviar, torcer
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Ejemplos
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
Cuando la luz viaja del aire al agua, tiende a desviarse.
02
desviar
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
información gramatical
composición morfológica
derivado
verbo de acción
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3.ª persona singular
deflects
participio presente
deflecting
pretérito simple
deflected
participio pasado
deflected
Ejemplos
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
Su habilidad para desviar la culpa durante las negociaciones internacionales contribuyó a la resolución exitosa del conflicto.
03
desviar, rebotar
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Ejemplos
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
El tanque blindado fue diseñado con superficies inclinadas para desviar los proyectiles entrantes.
04
evadir
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Ejemplos
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
El hábil diplomático logró desviar al líder de lanzar un ataque.
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