deflect the beam 使光束偏转
deflect attention 转移注意力
deflect criticism 回避批评
deflect a missile 拦截导弹
deflect responsibility 推卸责任
1. The shield deflects the incoming projectiles.
盾牌挡住了飞来的投射物。
2. She tried to deflect the conversation by changing the subject.
她试图通过转换话题来转移谈话的方向。
3. The wind deflects the rain against the window.
风把雨吹向窗户。
4. He deflects any criticism by blaming his team.
他通过指责团队来推卸任何批评。
A: The laser beam hit the mirror and changed direction.
A：激光束打到镜子上改变了方向。
B: Yes, the mirror deflects the light to the other side.
B：是的，镜子将光反射到另一边。
A: Why did he stop answering my question?
A：为什么他不回答我的问题了？
B: He is trying to deflect from the awkward topic.
B：他试图回避那个尴尬的话题。
1) 使偏离；使转向
2) 转移（注意力、视线等）
3) 回避；推卸（责任、批评等）
4) （物理）偏转
1. 使（物体、光线等）偏离原方向
e.g.The satellite dish deflects the signal to the receiver.
卫星天线将信号偏转至接收器。
2. 转移（注意力、话题等）
verb
1. to make something move away from its straight course or direction
2. to turn attention or thought away from a particular subject or person
Synonym: divert, turn, redirect