deviate

/ˈdiːvieɪt/
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To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others. 偏离

verb [vt. 及物动词] 偏离,脱离;违背

They stopped you as soon as you deviated from the script. 你一偏离剧本,他们就会叫停。

adjective [原级] 离经叛道的

Should the use of rewards fail, members can frequently win by rejecting or threatening to ostracize those who deviate from the primary group's norms. 如果使用奖励失败了,通过拒绝或威胁来排斥那些偏离主要群体规范的人,成员可以经常获胜。

noun [专属名词] 异类,偏离规范的人;偏离

The bus had to deviate from its usual route because of a road closure. 因为道路封闭,公共汽车只得绕道而行。

后缀: ate 【verb/adjective】 表示使成为或具有某种特性的 - indicating to make or become 原词: deviate 是通过后缀 【ate】 构成的派生词
de(离开) + vi(路) + ate → 离开道路 → 脱离
单词造句:
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They're also less likely to deviate in how they treat employees. 他们在对待员工的方式上也不太可能有失偏颇。

deviate 的重要知识点

“de”  = away from + “vi(a)” = 道路 + ate(动词字根)

  • via  prep. 渠道,通过;经由 go from London to Washington via New York.
  • viable  adj. 可行的;能养活的;能生育的 a viable proposal / economically viable.
  • obviate vt. 排除;避免;消除 The new treatment obviates the need for surgery.