diversions
diversions — 名詞
- diversionssingular
- diversionsesplural
1. an alternative path that drivers must follow when their usual road is blocked or
改道；繞行
因道路封閉而改走替代路線
an alternative path that drivers must follow when their usual road is blocked or closed, usually marked by temporary signs.
Cyrus took a long diversion through narrow village lanes after the motorway was shut.
Cyrus 在高速公路封閉後，繞行穿越狹窄的村莊小路，走了很長一段改道路線。
collocation: take a diversion
The roadworks on Bridge Street meant a diversion that added twenty minutes to Adaeze's commute.
Bridge Street 的道路施工造成改道，讓 Adaeze 通勤時間多了二十分鐘。
A diversion sign pointed drivers toward a gravel track around the flooded section.
一個改道標誌將駕駛人引向一條碎石小路，繞過淹水的路段。
A diversion around the crash scene made Lan's bus half an hour late.
車禍現場的改道讓 Lan 的公車晚了半小時。
Alessia missed the diversion sign and drove into a dead end by the quarry.
Alessia 錯過了改道標誌，開進了採石場旁的一條死路。
- detour
the standard American English equivalent
- bypass
usually a permanent alternative route, not a temporary one
- alternate route
a neutral term used in both British and American English
- direct route
the normal path without any deviation
用法筆記
Common in British English; American English uses 'detour' for this meaning.
常見錯誤
2. the act of improperly or illegally redirecting money, goods, or resources away f
轉移；挪用
資源或資金被移往非原定用途
the act of improperly or illegally redirecting money, goods, or resources away from their intended destination or use, typically for someone's private gain.
The charity investigated the diversion of emergency funds into a private account.
該慈善機構調查了緊急資金被挪用到私人帳戶的情況。
collocation: diversion of funds
A whistleblower revealed the diversion of medical supplies meant for rural clinics.
一名吹哨人揭露了原本要送往偏鄉診所的醫療用品遭到轉移。
collocation: diversion of supplies
The director was jailed for the diversion of government grants to a shell company in Belize.
該名主管因將政府補助款挪移到貝里斯一間空殼公司而入獄。
Tuan discovered the diversion of his pension contributions to an offshore scheme.
Tuan 發現自己的退休金被轉移到了一個境外帳戶。
- misappropriation
more formal and legal; strongly implies dishonesty
- redirection
neutral term; does not imply the act was improper
- rerouting
more physical or logistical; less about money or resources
- proper allocation
the correct or intended distribution of resources
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'of' to introduce what was redirected. Always implies an improper or unlawful act — the diversion is never neutral. Distinguish from sense 6, which describes neutral physical or topical deviation without any suggestion of wrongdoing.
3. something that draws your focus elsewhere when you should be concentrating on a
分心；干擾
使人注意力轉移的事物
something that draws your focus elsewhere when you should be concentrating on a task, often without warning.
The loud music from next door was an annoying diversion while Harper tried to study.
隔壁傳來的吵雜音樂讓 Harper 讀書時備受干擾。
A heated argument in the office created a diversion, and no one noticed the time.
辦公室裡激烈的爭吵分散了大家的注意力，沒有人注意到時間。
collocation: create a diversion
Professor Okafor asked the class to ignore the fire drill as a minor diversion.
Okafor 教授要全班同學將消防演習當作一個小干擾，不予理會。
Tara used her phone as a diversion whenever the meeting dragged on too long.
每當會議拖得太久，Tara 就會用手機來分散自己的注意力。
The sudden crash outside was a brief diversion from Constanza's piano practice.
外面突然的撞擊聲讓 Constanza 練鋼琴時短暫分心。
- distraction
more common in everyday use; less formal than 'diversion'
- interruption
focuses on breaking the flow of an activity rather than shifting attention
- focus
the state of concentrated attention, the opposite of being diverted
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4: a diversion-as-distraction is usually unwanted and pulls you away from a task, while a diversion-as-pastime is something you choose for enjoyment.
常見錯誤
4. a pleasant activity done in free time for relaxation and enjoyment, something th
消遣；娛樂
空閒時進行的愉快活動
a pleasant activity done in free time for relaxation and enjoyment, something that takes your mind off daily pressures.
Reading historical novels has always been Amira's favourite diversion after work.
閱讀歷史小說一直是 Amira 下班後最喜歡的消遣。
collocation: favourite diversion
Board games provided a welcome diversion for the family during the long winter evening.
桌上遊戲為這個家庭在漫長的冬夜裡提供了愉快的消遣。
collocation: welcome diversion
The hotel offered archery and birdwatching as outdoor diversions for its guests.
旅館為住客提供了射箭和賞鳥等戶外娛樂活動。
Leo found crossword puzzles a gentle diversion that helped him unwind before bed.
Leo 覺得填字遊戲是一種溫和的消遣，幫助他在睡前放鬆。
Cooking elaborate meals became Asher's main diversion during the quiet summer months.
烹調精緻菜餚成了 Asher 在寧靜夏季的主要消遣。
- pastime
very close in meaning; 'pastime' emphasises passing time pleasantly
- recreation
often implies physical or outdoor activity that restores energy
- amusement
focuses more on fun and laughter; can be more passive
- hobby
a regular, structured pursuit; less spontaneous than a diversion
- chore
a tedious but necessary task, the opposite of a free-time pleasure
用法筆記
Often modified by positive adjectives: welcome, pleasant, favourite, gentle. The word has a slightly refined or old-fashioned feel compared to 'hobby' or 'pastime'.
5. a legal arrangement that allows someone charged with an offence to avoid a crimi
轉向處遇
以治療或教育取代刑事處罰的制度
a legal arrangement that allows someone charged with an offence to avoid a criminal record or punishment by completing counselling, treatment, or community service instead.
The judge offered Constanza a diversion programme instead of a conviction for the minor theft.
法官讓 Constanza 參加轉向處遇計劃，而非為輕微盜竊留下定罪紀錄。
collocation: diversion programme
Under the diversion scheme, Tuan attended anger management sessions and his charge was dropped.
在轉向處遇方案下，Tuan 參加了情緒管理課程，他的指控隨之被撤銷。
collocation: diversion scheme
Youth diversion programmes aim to keep first-time offenders out of the prison system entirely.
青少年轉向處遇計劃旨在讓初犯者完全避開監獄系統。
Adina completed the drug treatment diversion and now has no criminal record at all.
Adina 完成了戒毒轉向處遇，如今完全沒有任何犯罪紀錄。
- alternative sentencing
broader term covering any non-prison penalty, not only rehabilitation
- rehabilitation programme
focuses on the treatment aspect rather than the legal arrangement itself
用法筆記
A specialised legal term. The subject is typically a court, judge, or the criminal justice system. Often used with 'programme', 'scheme', or 'plan'.
6. a movement or shift away from a planned physical path, route, or topic of conver
偏離；轉向
從原定路線或方向偏離的動作
a movement or shift away from a planned physical path, route, or topic of conversation.
The diversion of the hiking trail through private farmland angered local residents.
健行步道轉向穿過私人農地，激怒了當地居民。
collocation: diversion of [path]
A slight diversion from the main topic led to an unexpectedly productive discussion.
輕微偏離主要議題，反而帶來了一場意想不到又富有建設性的討論。
collocation: slight diversion from
The river's diversion after the earthquake reshaped the entire valley floor.
地震後河流轉向，重塑了整個谷地地貌。
The ship's diversion around the storm added three days to the crossing.
船隻繞行避開暴風雨，讓航程多了三天。
- continuance
continuing along the same path or course without change
用法筆記
Formal register. Used for physical path changes or shifts in topic only — not for the redirection of money or resources. For improper or illegal rerouting of funds, see sense 2.