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sidetrack

C2 verb

sidetrack /ˈsaɪdˌtɹæk/ nghĩa là chuyển (tàu) vào đường phụ

Các nghĩa

  1. chuyển (tàu) vào đường phụ

    To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.

    He tried to sidetrack the discussion.

  2. đánh trống lảng, làm phân tâm

    To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.

    Sorry I'm late. I got sidetracked helping my friend move some furniture.

    The politician sidetracked the reporter with a story about duck hunting instead of a direct response to the question that was asked.

    I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we don't have to take the exam.

  3. gạt sang một bên, làm mất vị trí chính

    To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.

    The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program.

    He has sidetracked this debate for far too long.

  4. lạc đề, đi lạc chủ đề

    To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.

    intransitive

    Just to sidetrack a little bit from the subject I will explain my reasoning.

    To sidetrack for a moment, let me commend this team for their outstanding efforts.

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