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。
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
弾丸は硬い表面に当たり、それ始めた。
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。
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
その機転の利いたマネージャーは懸念を認めることで批判をそらすことができた。
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。
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
空力エンジニアたちは、気流を効率的にそらす翼の設計に取り組んだ。
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。
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
友人や家族は、彼を自己破壊的な習慣からそらそうとしました。
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