deflection
UK/di'flekʃәn/US
C1
Definitions
n.
The act of turning something aside, or the amount by which it is turned.
偏转，偏斜；偏转量
n.
The act of avoiding a difficult subject or turning away criticism.
（对批评、问题的）转移，回避
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (aside) + flect (bend) + -ion (noun) = 'a bending-aside.' The noun of deflect: a physical change of direction (the deflection of a beam), or the figurative move of dodging criticism or a question.
Root flect still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Engineers measured the deflection of the bridge under heavy load.
- 2.
His vague answer was an obvious deflection.
- 3.
A small deflection of the needle showed a weak current.