单词 | divert |
释义 | divert —divertedly, adv. —diverter, n. —divertible, adj. /di verrt", duy-/, v.t. 1. to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect. 2. Brit. to route (traffic) on a detour. 3. to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc. 4. to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse. v.i. 5. to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations. [1400-50; late ME < L divertere, equiv. to di- DI-2 + vertere to turn] Syn. 4. delight. See amuse. Ant. 4. bore. |
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