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misdirected

/mis-di-rekt/US // ˌmɪs dɪˈrɛkt //UK // (ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛkt) //

误入歧途,误导,错误的方向,方向错误

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to direct or address wrongly or incorrectly: to misdirect a person; to misdirect a letter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inmishandle/mismanage
as inmishandle

Examples

  • My view is that the attackers saw this as an opportunity for “lulz”, and a way to misdirect everyone.

  • The main secret lies in the combination of the looks and gestures of the performer to misdirect the audience.

  • The heavy hit may come off occasionally, the clumsy guard may turn the point, but why misdirect energy?

  • Even old Hounslow at his worst can't possibly misdirect the jury, the way I've gummed their noses on the trail.

  • Stall-off, to put off by means of a device, to misdirect purposely.

  • By laws of Alfred and Guthrum, if a priest misdirect people about a festival or fast he shall pay 30s.