sidetrack
n. 侧线, 次要地位 vt. 转入侧轨, 转变话题, 拖延处理
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A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for unloading freight, or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction); a railroad siding.
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Any auxiliary railroad track, as differentiated from a siding, that runs adjacent to the main track.
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A smaller tunnel or well drilled as an auxiliary off a main tunnel or well.
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An alternate train of thought, issue, topic, or activity, that is a deviation or distraction from the topic at hand or central activity, and secondary or subordinate in importance or effectiveness.
Stay focused on the story; you keep getting lost in all of these little sidetracks.
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1.
To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.
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To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.
不及物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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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.
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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.
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词源
From side + track.
来源：wiktionary