misdirection
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/ˌmɪsdəˈrekʃn/
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/ˌmɪsdəˈrekʃn/
When someone intentionally gives false information to hide the truth.
The company used misdirection to keep the public from knowing about their illegal activities.
該公司使用誤導來阻止公眾了解其非法活動。
When a judge tells a jury something that is not accurate about the law.
The lawyer claimed that the judge's misdirection influenced the jury's decision.
律師聲稱法官的誤導影響了陪審團的決定。
When someone gives false clues in a story, movie, or magic trick to surprise the audience.
The magician used misdirection to make the audience believe the rabbit was in the hat.
魔術師使用誤導讓觀眾相信兔子在帽子裡。