单词 | diversion |
释义 | di·ver·sionBrE /daɪˈvɜːʃn/ NAmE /daɪˈvɜːrʒn/ noun [C , U ]the act of changing the direction that sb /sth is following , or what sth is used for 转向;转移;偏离◆ a river diversion project 河流改道工程◆ We made a short diversion to go and look at the castle . 我们绕了一小段路去参观城堡。◆ the diversion of funds from the public to the private sector of industry 资金从公有企业向私有企业的转移[C ]something that takes your attention away from sb /sth while sth else is happening 转移视线(或注意力)的事物◆ For the government , the war was a welcome diversion from the country's economic problems . 政府欢迎这场战争,因为它转移了人们对国家经济问题的注意力。◆ A smoke bomb created a diversion while the robbery took place . 劫案发生时,一枚烟雾弹转移了人们的视线。[C ](BrE ) (NAmE de·tour ) a road or route that is used when the usual one is closed 临时绕行路;分流路◆ Diversions will be signposted . 临时绕行路都将设置路标。bypass , carriageway , diversion , hard shoulder , lane , lay-by , motorway , road , roundabout , signpost [C ](formal ) an activity that is done for pleasure , especially because it takes your attention away from sth else 消遣;娱乐SYN distraction◆ The party will make a pleasant diversion . 这个聚会将是一个很不错的消遣活动。◆ The city is full of diversions . 城市里各种娱乐活动比比皆是。 |
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