deflection

deviazione

Cambiamento di direzione causato da un urto o da una spinta laterale.

In inglese semplice: A change in direction caused by hitting something or being pushed aside.

• The shot took a deflection.
• A deflection off a defender sent the ball wide.
• The mirror caused a deflection of the light beam.

Come si usa: a deflection off someone/something (The ball took a deflection off the goalkeeper.)

Sinonimi: deviation

Espressioni comuni: take a deflection, slight deflection, deflection off something

elusione, depistaggio

Evitare una domanda, una critica o un problema spostando l’attenzione su altro.

In inglese semplice: Avoiding a question, criticism, or problem by turning attention to something else.

• His joke was a deflection.
• Changing the subject was another attempt at deflection.
• She recognized his attack as a deflection of blame.

Sinonimi: evasion, avoidance

Espressioni comuni: deflection of criticism, tactic of deflection, mere deflection

deviazione, deflessione

Spostamento di una lancetta o di una parte di uno strumento di misura dalla posizione iniziale.

In inglese semplice: The movement of a needle or measuring part away from its starting position.

• The needle showed a small deflection.
• A stronger current produces greater deflection.
• Measure the deflection from the zero mark.

Come si usa: the deflection of something (We recorded the deflection of the meter's needle.)

Sinonimi: displacement, deviation

Espressioni comuni: needle deflection, maximum deflection, deflection of something

flessione, deflessione

Piegamento di una struttura o di un oggetto sottoposto a un peso o a una forza.

In inglese semplice: The bending of a structure or object when weight or force is applied to it.

• The beam showed visible deflection.
• Engineers measured the bridge's deflection under load.
• Thicker steel can reduce deflection.

Sinonimi: bending, deformation

Espressioni comuni: beam deflection, maximum deflection, deflection under load