abolition

.æbәu'liʃәn

托福GRE

n. the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

n. 废除, 废奴运动
[医] 禁止, 消失

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abolition 由词根 abolish（废除）和词缀 -tion（表动作或状态）构成。即“废除的行为或状态”。

例句

1. The abolition of slavery was a significant step towards human rights.

奴隶制的废除是人权的重要一步。

2. Many activists worked hard for the abolition of the death penalty.

许多活动家为废除死刑而努力工作。

3. The abolition of taxes on essential goods helps low-income families.

对基本商品征税的废除有助于低收入家庭。