refraction

/refraction/

the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another

中文释义：折射

The refraction of light through a prism creates a spectrum of colors.

光通过棱镜的折射产生光谱。

Seismic waves undergo refraction when they encounter different rock layers.

地震波遇到不同岩层时会发生折射。