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.
그는 공을 튕기기 위해 팔을 들어올렸다.
To avoid something directed at you by changing its direction.
She tried to deflect the question with a joke.
그녀는 농담으로 질문을 돌리려고 노력했다.
To prevent someone from doing something by diverting their attention or efforts.
The scandal couldn't deflect the team from winning the championship.
스캔들로 인해 팀이 챔피언십을 이길 수 없었습니다.