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diversion
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(a) [U] action of turning sth aside or changing its direction 偏离; 转向
the diversion of a stream, one´s thoughts 河流的改道、 思想的转变
the diversion of flights because of fog 由於有雾而造成的班机航向偏离.
(b) [C] instance of this 偏离; 转向.
2 [C] (esp Brit) (US detour) alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed （道路禁止通行时的）临时绕行路
Sorry I´m late there was a diversion. 对不起, 我迟到了--因为改道的缘故.
3 [C] entertaining activity, esp one that turns the attention from work, study, etc 消遣, 娱乐（尤指使注意力从工作、 学习等中转移开者）
the diversions of city life 城市生活中的各种消遣
It´s difficult to concentrate when there are so many diversions. 娱乐活动多了就很难集中精神.
4 [C] thing designed to draw attention away from sth one does not want to be noticed 用以转移视线的事物; 为转移注意力而制造的假象
One of the gang created a diversion in the street while the others robbed the bank. 一名匪徒在街上制造事端引人注目, 其余匪徒则抢劫银行.
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