deflect from1.■(使…)从…转向(或偏斜)：The bullet struck a wall and was deflected from its course.枪弹打在墙上，跳飞了。2.■使(某人)偏离(其打算、意图等)：She tried to deflect me from my purpose but with no success.她企图转移我的目标，但没得逞。3.■使(某人)放弃(学习、工作等)：Concern for her family deflected her from her work.她因顾家心切而放弃了自己的工作。