deflect
verb
UK/dɪˈflekt/
US/dɪˈflekt/
Definitions of deflect verb
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To cause something to change direction, often after hitting an object.
使转向；使偏斜
He attempted to deflect the attack with his shield.
他试图用盾牌挡开攻击。
The design is intended to deflect strong winds.
该设计旨在偏转强风。
She skillfully deflected all criticism onto another topic.
她巧妙地将所有批评转移到另一个话题上。