deflect
v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sth) (from sth) (cause sth to) turn from its direction of movement (使某物)运动转向
The missile deflected from its trajectory. 导弹已偏离轨道.
The ball hit one of the defenders and was deflected into the net. 球射中一名後卫後反弹进网.
The bullet hit a wall and was deflected from its course. 子弹击中墙壁而改变了方向.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (from sth) (fig 比喻) turn sb away from his intended course of action 使某人改变原来的计划
not easily deflected from one's purpose/aim 不容易改变自己的意图[目的].
This factory needs a computer as soon as possible.
工厂需要尽快有一台电脑。
Do you often have sports at school?
你在学校经常参加体育活动吗?
Pierre and I borrowed the money and bought the necklace. During the next ten years we both worked day and night to pay back the money we had borrowed. That's why I now look so old. Well, after all these years we've at last paid back all the money.