de·flect/dɪ`flɛkt; dɪˈflekt/ v 1 [I,T] to make something turn in a different direction, or to be turned in this way （使）偏离，（使）转向: The bullet deflected off the wall. 子弹从墙上弹了出去。 2 deflect criticism/anger etc to stop people criticizing someone or something, being angry etc 转移批评/怒气等