diversion
/daɪˈvɜ:ʃn; ?@ daɪˈvɜ:rʒn; daɪ`vəʒən/ n
1
(a) [U] action of turning sth aside or changing its direction 偏离; 转向
the diversion of a stream, one's thoughts 河流的改道、 思想的转变
the diversion of flights because of fog 由於有雾而造成的班机航向偏离.
(b) [C] instance of this 偏离; 转向.
2 [C] (esp Brit) (US detour) alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed （道路禁止通行时的）临时绕行路
Sorry I'm late there was a diversion. 对不起, 我迟到了--因为改道的缘故.
3 [C] entertaining activity, esp one that turns the attention from work, study, etc 消遣, 娱乐（尤指使注意力从工作、 学习等中转移开者）
the diversions of city life 城市生活中的各种消遣
It's difficult to concentrate when there are so many diversions. 娱乐活动多了就很难集中精神.
4 [C] thing designed to draw attention away from sth one does not want to be noticed 用以转移视线的事物; 为转移注意力而制造的假象
One of the gang created a diversion in the street while the others robbed the bank. 一名匪徒在街上制造事端引人注目, 其余匪徒则抢劫银行.