red herring
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT If you say that something is a red herring, you mean that it is not important and it takes your attention away from the main subject or problem you are considering. 转移注意力的事
As Dr. Smith left he said that the inquiry was something of a red herring. 当史密斯医生离开时，他说该调查是转移注意力的事情。
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red herring (red herrings)
剑桥词典
- a fact , idea , or subject that takes people's attention away from the central point being considered
转移注意力的事情（或想法、话题）
The police investigated many clues , but they were all red herrings . 警方调查了很多线索，但那都是些转移他们视线的信息。 返回 red herring