Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #6956
diversion
转向；偏离；转移
the act of turning aside from a course or direction; a deviation
- 1.
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
- 2.
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
转移注意力或娱乐或刺激的活动
- 3.
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
- 4.
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
转移(方向、注意力或关注)
- 5.
The act of diverting.
- 6.
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
为牵制敌人主力而发动的攻击
- 7.
Removal of water via a canal.
- 8.
A detour, such as during road construction.
绕行,如道路施工期间的临时改道。
- 9.
The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.
在到达最终目的地前,将货物或乘客改道至新的转运点或目的地,或改用不同运输方式。
- 10.
Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.
正式中止或暂停刑事或少年司法程序,并将被告转介至治疗或护理项目。
声东击西；牵制；佯攻；消遣；娱乐；解闷；绕行；绕道；临时改道；引水；分水；转运；变更运输路线
In use
I needed a diversion from my daily routine, so I took up painting.
The noise outside created a diversion that made it hard to concentrate.
The road closure meant we had to take a diversion through the countryside.
scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists
a diversion from the main highway
diversion from sth
表示从某事中转移注意力的活动。
The walk was a pleasant diversion from the long hours of study.
散步是长时间学习的愉快消遣。
diversion for sb
表示为某人提供的消遣。
Connections
Collocations
- create a diversion
- 制造牵制；转移注意力
- The rebels created a diversion by attacking the village to the south.叛军通过攻击南边的村庄制造了牵制。
- a pleasant diversion
- 愉快的消遣
- Reading novels is a pleasant diversion from daily chores.读小说是日常琐事之余愉快的消遣。
- diversion from work
- 工作的调剂
- He plays chess as a diversion from his stressful job.他下棋作为紧张工作的调剂。
- traffic diversion
- 交通改道
- The road repair required a traffic diversion through the side streets.道路维修需要车辆从侧街改道。
- provide a diversion
- 提供消遣；提供掩护
- The circus provided a welcome diversion for the children.马戏团给孩子们提供了受欢迎的消遣。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象一条路突然转向（diversion），避开障碍，就像你从学习转向娱乐来分散注意力。
Context & Register
register: neutral; contexts: entertainment, leisure; note_zh: 通常用于日常休闲活动。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the same ending sound /-vɜːʃən/ and rhyme with 'diversion'. However, be cautious: words like 'decision' (/dɪˈsɪʒən/) and 'division' (/dɪˈvɪʒən/) look similar but have different vowel sounds and do not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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