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.
他舉起手臂來擋球。
To avoid something directed at you by changing its direction.
She tried to deflect the question with a joke.
她試圖用一個笑話來轉移話題。
To prevent someone from doing something by diverting their attention or efforts.
The scandal couldn't deflect the team from winning the championship.
醜聞無法使團隊偏離贏得冠軍的道路。