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deflection

🇬🇧 UK/di'flekʃәn/🇺🇸 US
C1

Definitions

n.

The act of deflecting or the state of being deflected; a change in direction; avoidance of addressing something.

偏转,偏斜;转移(注意力、批评等)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
flectbend, turn, curve
+
ionact, process, state
=deflection

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The road sign was damaged, with the deflection causing navigation confusion.

  • 2.

    His deliberate deflection of serious questions frustrated the interviewer greatly.

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