deflect的意思是偏轉，使轉向，使改變方向。它的詞源是拉丁語deflectere，意思是向下或向旁邊彎曲，由de-（離開）和flectere（彎曲）組成。記憶方法可以是聯(lián)想de-和flectere的含義，或者用deflect造句或寫詩。不同含義下的例句有：

• 轉移注意力：They are trying to deflect attention from the troubled economy。他們試圖轉移人們對困境中的經(jīng)濟的注意力。

• 使偏斜：The ball deflected off the goalie’s shoulder。球從守門員的肩膀上偏斜了。

• 阻擋：armor that can deflect bullets。能夠阻擋子彈的盔甲。

When life throws you a curveball?

Don't let it hit you hard?

Just deflect it with a smile?

And play another card?

When someone tries to hurt you?

Don't let them get inside?

Just deflect their cruel words?

And keep your dignity and pride?

When fate seems to conspire?

Don't let it bring you down?

Just deflect its twists and turns?

And wear your own crown?

You have the power to deflect?

Whatever comes your way?

You have the strength to overcome?

And make each day a better day.




Anna loved plants, especially angiosperms(被子植物), the ones that produce flowers and seeds.?

She lived in a cramped(狹窄的) apartment with her autocratic(專制的) father, who did not share her passion.?

He wanted her to emulate(效仿) his career as a lawyer and study hard.?

He threatened to topple(推翻) her collection of pots and vases if she did not obey him.?

Anna endured this ordeal(磨難) for years, until one day she decided to deflect(偏轉) his anger by running away.?

She took a bus to the countryside, where she found a farm that needed help.?

There she met kind people who appreciated her knowledge and skills.?

She helped them grow beautiful and healthy crops, avoiding calamitous(災難性的) pests and diseases.?

She felt happy and free for the first time in her life.?

She realized that she had a preponderance(優(yōu)勢) of talent and courage over her father.?

She never procrastinated(拖延) on her dreams again.