to deflect
01
偏转, 转向
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
例子
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
当光从空气进入水中时，它往往会偏转。
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
子弹击中了一个坚硬的表面并开始偏转。
02
转移, 分散注意力
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
例子
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
她在国际谈判中转移指责的能力促成了冲突的成功解决。
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
精明的经理能够通过承认关切来转移批评。
03
偏转, 改变方向
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
例子
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
装甲坦克设计有倾斜表面以偏转来袭的抛射物。
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
空气动力工程师们研究了一种能有效偏转气流的机翼设计。
04
转移, 使转向
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
例子
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
熟练的外交官设法转移了领导人的攻击意图。
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
朋友和家人试图转移他的自我毁灭习惯。
词汇树
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