1. | [c][u] 转向;转移;偏离the act of changing the direction that sb/sth is following, or what sth is used for |
a river diversion project 河流改道工程 | |
We made a short diversion to go and look at the castle. 我们绕了一小段路去参观城堡。 | |
the diversion of funds from the public to the private sector of industry 资金从公有企业向私有企业的转移 |
2. | [c] 转移视线(或注意力)的事物something that takes your attention away from sb/sth while sth else is happening |
For the government, the war was a welcome diversion from the country's economic problems. 政府欢迎这场战争,因为它转移了人们对国家经济问题的注意力。 | |
A smoke bomb created a diversion while the robbery took place. 劫案发生时,一枚烟雾弹转移了人们的视线。 |
3. | [c] 临时绕行路;分流路a road or route that is used when the usual one is closed |
Diversions will be signposted. 临时绕行路都将设置路标。 |
4. | [c] 消遣;娱乐an activity that is done for pleasure, especially because it takes your attention away from sth else |
The party will make a pleasant diversion. 这个聚会将是一个很不错的消遣活动。 | |
The city is full of diversions. 城市里各种娱乐活动比比皆是。 |