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单词 divert
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divert

[ dih-vurt, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ- /
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verb (used with object)

to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
British. to route (traffic) on a detour.
to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.

verb (used without object)

to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.

Origin of divert

1400–50; late Middle English <Latin dīvertere, equivalent to dī-di-2 + vertere to turn

SYNONYMS FOR divert

4 delight.
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ANTONYMS FOR divert

4 bore.
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synonym study for divert

4. See amuse.

OTHER WORDS FROM divert

Words nearby divert

diversion, diversional, diversionary, diversionist, diversity, divert, diverticular disease, diverticulectomy, diverticulitis, diverticuloma, diverticulosis
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British Dictionary definitions for divert

divert
/ (daɪˈvɜːt) /

verb

to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect
(tr) to entertain; amuse
(tr) to distract the attention of

Derived forms of divert

Word Origin for divert

C15: from French divertir, from Latin dīvertere to turn aside, from di- ² + vertere to turn
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