Information that is used to draw attention away from the real facts of a situation is called a red herring.

VOA: special.2011.04.10

I just wanted to draw your attention to some of the handouts we had Wednesday which are still available today if you didn't yet get them.

我希望你们看看周三发的东西,周三没拿到的今天还可以拿,今天还可以拿。

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