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diverted
UK //daɪˈvɜːtɪd//US //daɪˈvɜːrtɪd//
词源
源自拉丁语 'divertere'，由 'di-'（分开）和 'vertere'（转向）组成，意为“转向不同方向”。
verb
❶ 使转向或改变方向，通常指将某物从原定路线或用途转移到另一处。
“The river was diverted to supply water to the new town.”
（河流被改道以向新城镇供水。）
“The flight was diverted to another airport due to bad weather.”
（由于恶劣天气，航班被转至另一个机场。）
❶ 使娱乐或消遣，指通过有趣的活动让人放松或开心。
“The clown diverted the children with funny jokes.”
（小丑用有趣的笑话逗乐了孩子们。）
“He diverted himself by watching comedy shows.”
（他通过看喜剧节目来消遣。）
同义词:redirect, reroute, distract, amuse, entertain
常见短语
divert attention — 转移注意力，指通过某种方式让人不再关注某件事。
“The politician tried to divert attention from the scandal.”
（这位政客试图转移人们对丑闻的注意力。）
divert funds — 挪用资金，指将原本用于某用途的钱转用于其他目的。
“The manager was accused of diverting funds for personal use.”
（这位经理被指控挪用资金用于个人用途。）