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sidetrack

/ˈsaɪdˌtræk/
side · track ˈsaɪd · ˌtræk
English Definition
v. to distract from the main subject
中文释义
使分心，转移话题
Significado en Español
desviar
한국어 뜻
주제를 벗어나게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm lạc đề
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Example Sentence

Don't let small issues sidetrack the discussion.

不要让小问题使讨论偏离主题。

Synonyms
divert distract digress
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sidetrack”:

  1. A focus
  2. B concentrate
  3. C divert
  4. D center
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C — divert. “sidetrack” means v. to distract from the main subject

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Do not let small details ______ you from finishing the main task.

  1. A focus
  2. B guide
  3. C help
  4. D sidetrack
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D — sidetrack. “sidetrack” means v. to distract from the main subject

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Common questions about “sidetrack”

What does “sidetrack” mean?

sidetrack — v. to distract from the main subject. In Chinese: 使分心，转移话题.

How do you pronounce “sidetrack”?

sidetrack is pronounced /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: side · track.

How do you use “sidetrack” in a sentence?

Don't let small issues sidetrack the discussion. (不要让小问题使讨论偏离主题。)

What are synonyms for “sidetrack”?

divert, distract, digress — all close in meaning to sidetrack (v. to distract from the main subject).

Is “sidetrack” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sidetrack appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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