diversion
UK/dai'və:ʃən/US/dai'vә:ʒәn/
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Definitions
n.
Something that draws attention away; a distraction.
转移注意力的事物；分散注意力的东西。
n.
An activity done for amusement or relaxation.
消遣，娱乐。
n.
An alternative route used when the usual one is closed.
（道路）绕行路线，改道。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddi- (aside) + vers (turn) + -ion = a turning aside. The noun of divert, carrying all three branches: a distraction, a pleasant pastime, or a detour around a closed road. See divert.
Root vers still carries 91 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.welcome diversion受欢迎的消遣
- 2.create a diversion制造声东击西
- 3.traffic diversion交通改道
Example Sentences
- 1.
The thieves created a diversion to distract the guards.
- 2.
Painting is a pleasant diversion from her busy job.
- 3.
Roadworks forced a diversion through the village.