misdirect

• 动词，指给出错误的指示、指导或引导，或将注意力、资源等引向错误的方向。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving wrong directions, instructions, or guidance, or directing attention or resources incorrectly.

1. Lead astray morallyC1formal

   To corrupt someone morally or lead them into bad habits or behavior.

   引入歧途

   • The bad company misdirected him into a life of crime.
   • She was misdirected by the temptations of wealth and power.
   • Parents worry that certain media can misdirect young minds.

   同义词corruptdebauchdepravelead astraymisguidepervertseduce

2. Give wrong directionsB2formal

   To guide someone in the wrong direction or provide incorrect instructions.

   指错方向

   • The confusing signs misdirected the tourists to the wrong building.
   • He misdirected the delivery driver, causing a delay.
   • The map misdirected us, and we ended up lost.

   同义词lead astraymisguidemislead

   反义词directguideleadsteer

3. Address incorrectlyB2formal

   To put a wrong address on a letter or package.

   写错地址

   • The package was misdirected because the label was wrong.
   • She misdirected the letter to an old address.
   • The post office returned the misdirected mail to the sender.

   同义词misaddress

   反义词addressdirectroute