| 单词 | diversion |
| 释义 | diversion /di verr"zheuhn, -sheuhn, duy-/, n. 1. the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort. 2. a channel made to divert the flow of water from one course to another or to direct the flow of water draining from a piece of ground. 3. Brit. a detour on a highway or road. 4. distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion. 5. Mil. a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack. [1590-1600; < ML diversion- (s. of diversio), equiv. to L divers(us) DIVERSE + -ion- -ION] |
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