diversion

英 /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ 　美 /daɪˈvɝːʒən/

n. 改道；转移A change in the route or use of something.
n. 分散注意力的事物Something that draws attention away from another activity or concern.
n. 消遣；娱乐An enjoyable activity that provides a break from routine.

The road diversion took us past a beautiful lake.

道路改道让我们经过了一个美丽的湖泊。

The diversion of public funds away from education could limit opportunities for children in disadvantaged communities.

将公共资金从教育领域挪作他用，可能会限制弱势社区儿童的机会。

搭配

a traffic diversion 交通改道the diversion of funds 资金转移create a diversion 制造干扰以转移注意力a welcome diversion 令人愉快的消遣

英式英语中可指道路改道；美式常用detour。

divert (v.)、diverting (adj.)