misdirect
[ˌmɪs.daɪ'rekt] verb transitive
■to send something to the wrong place or aim something in the wrong direction 将…送错地方；把…瞄错方向•My luggage was misdirected to a different airport.我的行李被错送到另一个机场去了。 •Vilas misdirected the shot, and the ball went over the net.维拉斯射球失准，球越网而过。 ■to use something in a way which is not suitable or right 使用…不当；误用•The report accuses the charity of misdirecting large quantities of aid.报告指责这家慈善机构不当使用大量援助。 ■to be wrong in how you feel or act in a situation 用错，误用（情感、行为等）•The public's admiration is misdirected, as he has done nothing to deserve it.公众的赞美用错了地方，因为他没有任何值得赞誉之处。 |