deflect
v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sth) (from sth) (cause sth to) turn from its direction of movement (使某物)运动转向
The missile deflected from its trajectory. 导弹已偏离轨道.
The ball hit one of the defenders and was deflected into the net. 球射中一名後卫後反弹进网.
The bullet hit a wall and was deflected from its course. 子弹击中墙壁而改变了方向.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (from sth) (fig 比喻) turn sb away from his intended course of action 使某人改变原来的计划
not easily deflected from one's purpose/aim 不容易改变自己的意图[目的].
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.
Perhaps in those days I was. Pierre and I did have a very good time at the ball. But that was the last moment of happiness in our lives. That night everything changed.