What does deflection mean?

A change in direction caused by contact or another force The act of directing attention or criticism away from something

How is deflection pronounced?

UK /dɪˈflekʃən/, US /dɪˈflekʃən/.

/dɪˈflekʃən/

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偏转；转向

n. A change in direction caused by contact or another force

偏转；转向

n. The act of directing attention or criticism away from something

转移注意力；回避

A slight deflection sent the ball past the goalkeeper.

球稍稍变向，便从守门员身旁飞了过去。

Engineers measure the deflection of structural beams to assess whether a bridge can safely support heavy traffic.

工程师测量结构梁的挠度，以评估桥梁能否安全承受繁重交通。

强调受力后改变方向；工程中也指构件挠曲。

What does deflection mean?: A change in direction caused by contact or another force The act of directing attention or criticism away from something
How is deflection pronounced?: UK /dɪˈflekʃən/, US /dɪˈflekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.