(使)偏離(某目標、路線、方向等) turn (sth) in a different direction from (sth)
divert sb/sth from sth/v-ing
To prevent flooding, we shall have to divert the river from its course.
為防止水澇,我們必須使河水改道。
A ditch diverted water from the stream into the fields.
一條溝渠把水從河里引向田間。
Using a mirror, you can divert light from its path.
用鏡子可以使光折射。
The sound of the bell diverted the boy\\\'s attention from the toy.
鈴聲轉移了這嬰兒對玩具的注意力。
How can we divert her thoughts from her sad loss?
我們怎樣才能使她不去想她慘痛的損失呢?
A loud noise diverted my attention from studying.
吵鬧聲轉移了我學習的注意力。
Money collected through taxes is often diverted from the purpose for which it was intended.
稅款的使用常背離最初的意圖。
He was diverted from his purpose.
他背離了原來的目的。
Some students are easily diverted from listening to the teacher in class.
有些學生在課堂上容易分心。