divert
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/daɪˈvɜːrt/
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/daɪˈvɜːt/
to change the direction of something
They had to divert the river to build the road.
他们不得不改变河流的走向来修建道路。
to use something for a different purpose
The company will divert funds to help the community.
公司将把资金转用于帮助社区。
to take attention away from something
He tried to divert her attention from the problem.
他试图转移她对问题的注意力。
to entertain or amuse
The clown's tricks divert the children.
小丑的把戏逗乐了孩子们。