英语单词:diversion

意思翻译

diversion

noun uk/daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/ us/dɪˈvɝː.ʃən/

(CHANGE OF DIRECTION)

[ C ] UK (US detour)绕行路线

a different route that is used because a road is closed

Traffic diversions will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival. 在节日期间，尽量少实行交通禁行措施。

[ C or U ]改变目的地;改变用途

the fact of something being sent somewhere different from where it was originally intended to go

the diversion of money to other projects 将资金转用于其他项目

(TAKING ATTENTION)

[ C ]转移注意力的事物；分心的事物

something that takes your attention away from something else

Shoplifters often work in pairs, with one creating a diversion to distract the staff while the other steals the goods. 商店窃贼通常结伙作案，一人转移店员的注意力，另一人则偷盗货物。

[ C ] formal消遣，娱乐

an activity you do for entertainment

Reading is a pleasant diversion. 阅读是一种愉快的消遣。