1 [C,U] the act of changing the direction or purpose of sth, especially in order to solve or avoid a problem 改变方向或目的（尤以解决或避免问题）: the diversion of a river to prevent flooding 使河流改道以防止泛滥: the diversion of government funds to areas of greatest need 将政府资金调拨给最急需的地区

2 [C] (US 美 detour) a different route which traffic can take when a road is closed （道路封闭时临时使用的）绕行道: For London, follow the diversion. 去伦敦者，走这条绕行道。

3 [C] something that takes your attention away from sth 分散注意力的东西: Some prisoners created a diversion while others escaped. 有些囚犯分散看守的注意力，其他的就乘机逃走。