divert
動詞
定義 divert 動詞
direction
- C2Transitive
To cause a change in the direction of something or someone.
Vehicles will be redirected to side streets while the main road undergoes resurfacing.
Due to the severe storm, our flight was rerouted to land at Newark Airport.
Traffic was diverted to another road to avoid the construction zone.
purpose
- Transitive
To utilize something for a purpose that is different from its original intent.
The company decided to divert a portion of its budget towards the development of a new product.
The government is exploring the possibility of diverting more funds from military spending to education and healthcare.
We need to reallocate resources, diverting more manpower to this new project.
attention
- C1Transitive
To draw someone's attention away from a particular subject or focus.
The sudden incident diverted public attention from the political debate.
The clown's antics successfully diverted the children's attention.
She tried to divert my attention by talking about other things.
entertainment
- Transitiveformal
To provide entertainment or amusement to someone.
He diverted himself with a mobile game during the long wait.
They diverted their guests with amusing jokes.
The book aims to divert readers during their commute.