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.
彼はボールをはじくために腕を上げた。
To avoid something directed at you by changing its direction.
She tried to deflect the question with a joke.
彼女は冗談で質問をかわそうと試みた。
To prevent someone from doing something by diverting their attention or efforts.
The scandal couldn't deflect the team from winning the championship.
スキャンダルはチームをチャンピオンシップの勝利から外れさせてはいけませんでした。