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diversion

🇬🇧 UK/dai'və:ʃən/🇺🇸 US/dai'vә:ʒәn/
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

Something that draws attention away from the main focus; a leisure activity; a rerouting of traffic or resources.

转移注意力;消遣;绕道

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diapart, not
+
versturn
+
ionact, process, state
=diversion

Common Collocations

  • 1.welcome diversion受欢迎的消遣
  • 2.tactical diversion战术转移

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The new shopping mall has become a welcome diversion for residents seeking weekend entertainment.

  • 2.

    The tactical diversion allowed the special forces to complete their mission without detection.

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