deflect
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/dɪˈflekt/
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/dɪˈflekt/
To cause or make something move away from a straight path after hitting it.
He raised his arm to deflect the ball.
他举起手臂来挡球。
To avoid something directed at you by changing its direction.
She tried to deflect the question with a joke.
她试图用一个笑话来转移话题。
To prevent someone from doing something by diverting their attention or efforts.
The scandal couldn't deflect the team from winning the championship.
丑闻无法使团队偏离赢得冠军的道路。