to deflect
01
そらす, 方向を変える
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
例
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
光が空気から水に入ると、屈折する傾向があります。
02
そらす, 転じる
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
例
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
国際交渉中に非難をそらす彼女の能力は、紛争の成功裏の解決に貢献しました。
03
そらす, 方向を変える
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
例
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
装甲戦車は、飛来する発射体をそらすために傾斜した表面で設計されました。
04
そらす, 方向を変える
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
例
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
熟練した外交官は、指導者が攻撃を開始するのをそらすことに成功した。
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