deflect

dɪˈflɛkt
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Translation of deflect into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

motion

make something change direction
  • The shield can deflect arrows.Der Schild kann Pfeile ablenken.
2.

ball games

touch the ball to change its path
ablenken abfälschen
  • He deflected the ball into the net.Er lenkte den Ball ins Netz.
3.

distraction

divert attention from something
  • He deflected attention away from the scandal.Er lenkte die Aufmerksamkeit von dem Skandal ab.
4.

communication

avoid addressing questions or criticism
  • She tried to deflect the criticism with a joke.Sie versuchte, die Kritik mit einem Witz abzulenken.
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Synonyms and analogies of deflect in English

Examples of deflect in a sentence

  • The goalie managed to deflect the ball.
  • The defender deflected the ball out of bounds.
  • She managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
  • She deflected questions about her private life.
  • The politician deflected criticism by highlighting his achievements.
  • He deflected the question by changing the subject.

Translations of "deflect" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
ablenkenv.

The redirected beam of light can deflect off surfaces in unexpected ways.

Der umgeleitete Lichtstrahl kann sich auf unerwartete Weise von Oberflächen ablenken.

abwehrenv.

Ancient warriors relied on armouring techniques that could deflect arrows and blades.

Alte Krieger verließen sich auf Rüstungstechniken, die Pfeile und Klingen abwehren konnten.

lenkenv.

The goaltender's quick reflexes deflect the puck away from the net, preventing a goal.

Die schnellen Reflexe des Torwarts lenken den Puck vom Netz ab und verhindern ein Tor.

umlenkenv.

We can deflect both of these asteroids.

Wir können diese beiden Asteroiden umlenken.

abbringenv.

A sudden storm can deflect the sailors away from their intended course.

Ein plötzlicher Sturm kann die Segler von ihrem geplanten Kurs abbringen.

ableitenv.

And they have these little special hairs so that they can deflect heat.

Sie haben spezielle Härchen, die Hitze ableiten.

ausweichenv.

It might also deflect bullets like it did before.

Er könnte auch Kugeln wie zuvor ausweichen.

umleitenv.

A well-placed mirror can deflect sunlight into dark corners of the room.

Ein gut platziertes Spiegel kann Sonnenlicht in dunkle Ecken des Raumes umleiten.

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Other translations for deflect:

  • verlagernv.
  • abfälschenv.
  • beugenv.
  • zerstreuenv.

deflect: Examples and translations in context

The wildlife expert taught us how certain species deflect predators by blending in.

Der Wildtierexperte lehrte uns, wie bestimmte Arten durch Anpassung von Räubern ablenken.

We have to watch you lie and deflect every single day.

Wir müssen Ihnen jeden Tag beim Lügen und Ablenken zusehen.

This magical blockade will deflect enemies, projectiles and objects alike.

Diese magische Blockade wird Feinde, Projektile und Objekte gleichermaßen ablenken.

The intricate design can deflect viewers' gaze from its practical function.

Das komplexe Design kann den Blick der Betrachter von seiner praktischen Funktion ablenken.

The map should support the presentation, not deflect attention from it.

Die Karte sollte die Präsentation unterstützen, nicht davon ablenken.

Any disturbing environment would deflect the light waves and destroy the effect.

Jede störende Umgebung würde die Lichtwellen ablenken und den Effekt kaputtmachen.

But once you moved, it would deflect that deadly blow.

Aber wenn man sich bewegte, wurde dieser tödliche Schlag abgelenkt.

The experiment demonstrated how the cathode ray could deflect in magnetic fields.

Das Experiment zeigte, wie der Kathodenstrahl in Magnetfeldern ablenken kann.

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