diversionary /daɪˈvɜːʃənərɪ/

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  ADJ A diversionary activity is one intended to attract people's attention away from something which you do not want them to think about, know about, or deal with. 转移注意力的; 使人分心的

  例：

  It's thought the fires were started by the prisoners as a diversionary tactic.

  人们认为火是囚犯们放的，是一种使人分心的策略。