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to deflect
01
desviar, mudar a direção
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Exemplos
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
Quando a luz viaja do ar para a água, tende a desviar.
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
A bala atingiu uma superfície dura e começou a desviar.
02
desviar, distrair
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
Exemplos
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
Sua capacidade de desviar a culpa durante negociações internacionais contribuiu para a resolução bem-sucedida do conflito.
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
O gerente astuto conseguiu desviar as críticas reconhecendo as preocupações.
03
desviar, rebater
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Exemplos
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
O tanque blindado foi projetado com superfícies inclinadas para desviar projéteis que se aproximam.
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
Os engenheiros aerodinâmicos trabalharam em um design de asa que desviaria eficientemente as correntes de ar.
04
desviar, dissuadir
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Exemplos
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
O hábil diplomata conseguiu desviar o líder de lançar um ataque.
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
Amigos e família tentaram desviá-lo de seus hábitos autodestrutivos.
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