sidetrack

1. 1.

   To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.

   将(机车或火车)转到较少使用的轨道上,以让其他列车通过。

2. 2.

   To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.

   用替代或不太相关的话题或活动使(某人)偏离主要问题或行动方针；或与(某人)交谈时故意使用诡计或狡黠的言辞以回避谈论某话题。

3. 3.

   To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.

   使靠边；推开；使偏离或分心,从而将(某事物)降为次要或从属地位。

4. 4.

   To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.

   暂时偏离当前话题。

用替代或不太相关的话题或活动使(某人)偏离主要问题或行动方针；或与(某人)交谈时故意使用诡计或狡黠的言辞以回避谈论某话题。；使靠边；推开；使偏离或分心,从而将(某事物)降为次要或从属地位。；暂时偏离当前话题。；转入侧轨；转变话题

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