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to deflect
01
membelokkan, mengubah arah
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
Ketika cahaya bergerak dari udara ke air, cenderung membelok.
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
Peluru itu menghantam permukaan keras dan mulai berbelok.
02
mengalihkan, menghindar
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
Contoh-contoh
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
Kemampuannya untuk mengalihkan kesalahan selama negosiasi internasional berkontribusi pada resolusi konflik yang berhasil.
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
Manajer yang cerdik mampu mengalihkan kritik dengan mengakui kekhawatiran.
03
membelokkan, mengalihkan
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Contoh-contoh
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
Tank lapis baja dirancang dengan permukaan miring untuk membelokkan proyektil yang datang.
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
Para insinyur aerodinamika mengerjakan desain sayap yang akan membelokkan arus udara dengan efisien.
04
mengalihkan, membelokkan
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Contoh-contoh
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
Diplomat yang terampil berhasil mengalihkan pemimpin dari meluncurkan serangan.
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
Teman dan keluarga mencoba mengalihkan dia dari kebiasaan merusak dirinya sendiri.
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