desertion

di'zә:ʃәn

GRE

n. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

n. 丢掉, 遗弃, 逃亡
[法] 长期分居, 开小差, 遗弃

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

desertion 可以分为前缀 de-（表示减少、去掉）和词根 sert（来自拉丁语 sertare，意为“放置”）。整个单词的意思是“放弃、离开”，可以理解为“去掉某个地方”。

例句

1. The soldier was punished for desertion from his unit.

这名士兵因从部队逃离而受到了惩罚。

2. Desertion can lead to serious consequences in a relationship.

在一段关系中，离弃可能会导致严重的后果。

3. Many people were shocked by the desertion of the popular leader.

很多人对这位受欢迎领导人的背弃感到震惊。