It was all a ploy to distract attention from his real aims.

那全是障眼法，借以转移对他真实目的的注意。

It was another attempt to distract attention from the truth.

这又是企图分散人们对事实真相的注意力。

It is all a ploy to distract attention from his real aim.

那纯粹是障眼法，用以分散人们对他真正意图的注意力。

It is all a ploy to distract attention from his real aim.

那纯粹是障眼法，用以分散对他真正意图的注意力。

not always the same way, so as to distract attention, especially if there be a rival.

不断改变你的方式方法，可以迷惑对方，尤其是敌手，同时又能引发他们的好奇心，分散他们的注意力。