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.
他們不得不改變河流的走向來修建道路。
to use something for a different purpose
The company will divert funds to help the community.
公司將把資金轉用於幫助社區。
to take attention away from something
He tried to divert her attention from the problem.
他試圖轉移她對問題的注意力。
to entertain or amuse
The clown's tricks divert the children.
小丑的把戲逗樂了孩子們。