deflections
[/dɪˈflɛkʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: deflections
deflexões
1. The action of changing direction or being turned aside from a straight course
The deflections of the ball made it difficult for the goalkeeper to predict where it would go.
As deflexões da bola tornaram difícil para o goleiro prever para onde ela iria.
2. The degree to which something bends or is bent from its original position
The engineer measured the deflections in the bridge under heavy load.
O engenheiro mediu as deflexões na ponte sob carga pesada.
3. An act of deliberately diverting attention or criticism away from something
His deflections during the interview made him appear evasive.
Suas deflexões durante a entrevista o fizeram parecer evasivo.
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