deflect
词根词缀：
deflect v. 偏斜，打歪
de 向下 + flect 弯曲 → 向下弯 → 偏斜
flex v. 弯曲
flexible adj. 易弯曲的；灵活的
flex 弯曲 + ible 能…的 → 易弯曲的；灵活的
inflect v. 使弯曲
in 使… + flect 弯曲 → 使弯曲
inflexible adj. 不可弯曲的；不屈服的
in 不 + flexible 易弯曲的；灵活的 → 不可弯曲的；不屈服的
reflect v. 反射
re 反 + flect 弯曲 →〔光线〕向回返 → 反射
数据来源：新东方英语词汇速记大全
相关例句：
Rich bribes cannot move him, nor will high rank and emoluments deflect his purpose.
财贿不以动其心，爵禄不以移其志。（《三国演义》）
Solid obstructions that can physically deflect or stop objects are considered cover.
能在物理上挡折或阻挡物件的固体障碍属于掩蔽。
The war did not deflect him from the path he had long ago taken
战争并没有使他放弃自己很久以前就选择的道路。
That is all you need for your protection, as it will deflect or transmute the dark energies.
那是你最大的保护力，因为它可以“转移”或者“改变”黑暗的能量。
Her emergence into the spotlight is part of broader efforts by Huawei to deflect attention away from its founder.
孟晚舟出现在聚光灯下，是华为试图将公众注意力从其创始人身上转移的更大范围努力的一部分。
The world can surely deflect this threat but will need to develop new knowledge and technologies.
世界肯定能化解这一威胁，但必须发展新知识和科技才行。