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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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