词汇 | diversion |
释义 | diversion 1 ENTRIES FOUND: diversion (noun) diversion /dəˈvɚʒən/ noun plural diversions diversion /dəˈvɚʒən/ noun plural diversions Learner's definition of DIVERSION 1 formal : the act of changing the direction or use of something : the act of diverting something转向;转移;改变用途 [count] The bad weather forced the diversion of several flights. [=several flights had to land somewhere else because of bad weather]恶劣天气迫使多个航班转到别处降落。 small diversions of river water for irrigation为灌溉而分流的几道小河水 [noncount] The officials were charged with illegal diversion of public funds. [=they were charged with using public money illegally for some improper purpose]官员们被控挪用公款。 2 formal : something that people do because it is enjoyable, entertaining, or pleasant娱乐;消遣 [count] Hiking is one of my favorite diversions.徒步旅行是我最喜欢的消遣活动之一。 Our town offers few diversions.我们小镇几乎没什么可玩儿的。 Sports provide him with a welcome diversion from the pressures of his job.运动所带来的宜人消遣能让他从工作的压力中解脱出来。 [noncount] We're in need of some diversion. [=amusement, entertainment]我们需要些消遣。 3 [count] : something that takes attention away from what is happening转移注意力的事物 He created a diversion while his partner stole her pocketbook.他制造事端转移女孩的注意力,他的同伙则趁机偷走了她的钱包。 4 [count] British : 1detour 2 The road is closed—please follow the diversion.道路封闭——请绕行临时通道。 |
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