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diversion
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural diversions
plural diversions
Learner's definition of DIVERSION
1
formal : the act of changing the direction or use of something : the act of diverting something转向；转移；改变用途
[count]
- The bad weather forced the diversion of several flights. [=several flights had to land somewhere else because of bad weather]恶劣天气迫使多个航班转到别处降落。
- small diversions of river water for irrigation为灌溉而分流的几道小河水
[noncount]
- The officials were charged with illegal diversion of public funds. [=they were charged with using public money illegally for some improper purpose]官员们被控挪用公款。
2
formal : something that people do because it is enjoyable, entertaining, or pleasant娱乐；消遣
[count]
- Hiking is one of my favorite diversions.徒步旅行是我最喜欢的消遣活动之一。
- Our town offers few diversions.我们小镇几乎没什么可玩儿的。
- Sports provide him with a welcome diversion from the pressures of his job.运动所带来的宜人消遣能让他从工作的压力中解脱出来。
[noncount]
- We're in need of some diversion. [=amusement, entertainment]我们需要些消遣。
3
[count] : something that takes attention away from what is happening转移注意力的事物
- He created a diversion while his partner stole her pocketbook.他制造事端转移女孩的注意力，他的同伙则趁机偷走了她的钱包。
4
diversion
noun
di·ver·sion də-ˈvər-zhən 
dī-,
-shən
Example Sentences
small diversions of river water for irrigation Hiking is one of my favorite diversions. Our town offers few diversions. Sports provide him with a welcome diversion from the pressures of his job. He created a diversion while his partner stole her pocketbook.
Recent Examples on the Web Two inspectors will remain at the plant indefinitely to monitor for damage as fighting continues and prevent the diversion of nuclear materials for military uses. 
Joe Parkinson, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Three cities, including Oceanside, have also contracted with them to help implement California’s new organic recycling law, which mandates diversion of organics from landfills in order to reduce greenhouse gases. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2022 But in the 1960s, the diversion of yet more of the Amu Darya’s flow into the new Karakum Canal precipitated a tipping point. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 But in the 1960s, the diversion of yet more of the Amu Darya’s flow into the new Karakum Canal precipitated a tipping point. Henry Wismayer, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Still, people who live and work there are concerned about navigating the diversion. Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Unique covert taggants and inks can further add to the complexity of the security, so brands have complete control in the fight against counterfeit and diversion of products. Keith Goldstein, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The diversion of funds provides one reason Proposition 63 hasn’t fully lived up to its promise. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2022 The lawsuit alleged that Rite Aid did not adequately monitor opioid prescriptions, report suspicious orders and prevent the diversion of prescription pills, therefore contributing to opioid addictions and overdoses, according to the settlement. Taylor Croft, ajc, 8 July 2022 See More
Joe Parkinson, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Three cities, including Oceanside, have also contracted with them to help implement California’s new organic recycling law, which mandates diversion of organics from landfills in order to reduce greenhouse gases. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2022 But in the 1960s, the diversion of yet more of the Amu Darya’s flow into the new Karakum Canal precipitated a tipping point. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 But in the 1960s, the diversion of yet more of the Amu Darya’s flow into the new Karakum Canal precipitated a tipping point. Henry Wismayer, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Still, people who live and work there are concerned about navigating the diversion. Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Unique covert taggants and inks can further add to the complexity of the security, so brands have complete control in the fight against counterfeit and diversion of products. Keith Goldstein, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The diversion of funds provides one reason Proposition 63 hasn’t fully lived up to its promise. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2022 The lawsuit alleged that Rite Aid did not adequately monitor opioid prescriptions, report suspicious orders and prevent the diversion of prescription pills, therefore contributing to opioid addictions and overdoses, according to the settlement. Taylor Croft, ajc, 8 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English dyversioun "process of diverting superfluous humors," borrowed from Late Latin dīversiōn-, dīversiō "turning away," from Latin dīvertere "to separate oneself (from), be different" and dēvertere "to turn away, divert" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at divert
First Known Use
1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of diversion was in 1600 noun¹
noun²
noun³
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