deviate

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de·vi·ate1 /ˈdiːvieɪt/ AWL verb [intransitiveI]

CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTto change what you are doing so that you are not following an expected plan, idea, or type of behaviour 背离，偏离，违背

deviate from

The plane had to deviate from its normal flight path.

飞机不得不偏离正常的航线。

Examples from the Corpus

deviate• So do not deviate by mixing your opinions with the facts.• In particular those who deviate from society's values must be brought back into line.• They may even drive on occasions but must not deviate from the agreed route except where reasonable to protect the child.• Make up your mind that whatever the short-term temptations may be, you will never deviate from the highest standards of honour.• Should a solicitor deviate from the rules of conduct then sanctions can be imposed by the profession.• Men think it would undermine their position at work to deviate from the usual schedule.• Real gases also deviate more from ideal gas behaviour at lower temperatures.

deviate from• The screenplay does not deviate very much from the book.

de·vi·ate2 /ˈdiːviət/ adjectiveadj formal

NORMAL#deviant 反常的，变态的

Origin deviate1

(1600-1700) Late Latin deviatus, from Latin via “way”

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