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].
Before you leave the lab, make sure the electricity is turned off and the windows are shut.
你们离开实验室前,务必要关上电源,关好窗户。
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.