deviate /ˈdiːviˌeɪt/ verb deviates; deviated; deviating
deviates; deviated; deviating
Learner's definition of DEVIATE
[no object]
: to do something that is different or to be different from what is usual or expected偏离;背离 —
usually + from -
He almost never deviates from his usual routine.他几乎都是按部就班。
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The investigation showed that the airplane had deviated [=strayed] from its scheduled route.调查显示飞机曾经偏离了既定航线。
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This pattern of behavior deviates slightly from the norm.这种行为模式有点背离标准。