deflection
US
UK deflection n: (change in course)
SC 转向 zhuǎn xiàng
TC 轉向
TC 轉向
SC 偏斜 zhuǎn xiàng，piān xié
SC 改变方向 zhuǎn xiàng，gǎi biàn fāng xiàng
TC 改變方向
TC 改變方向
The mirror caused deflection of the ray of light.
The ball's deflection was caused by it hitting the goalpost.
镜子会改变光线的方向。// 由于击中门柱，足球偏斜了方向。
deflection n: figurative (avoidance) (比喻)
SC 转移，引开 zhuǎn yí，yǐn kāi
TC 轉移
TC 轉移
Interviewers are trained to ask questions in such a way that deflection is difficult.
deflection n: (sport: blocking) (体育运动)
SC 阻挡 zǔ dǎng
TC 阻擋
TC 阻擋
The fencer's deflection of his opponent's advances was amazing to watch.
deflection n: (bending under strain)
SC 挠曲