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单词 desertion
释义
desertion
noun
uk
/dɪˈzɜː.ʃən/us
/dɪˈzɝː.ʃən/
[CorU]
theactofleavingthearmedforceswithoutpermission:
当逃兵
During thewar, desertion waspunishablebydeath.战争时期当逃兵可处死刑。
There were thousands of desertions in the lastweeksof thewar.在战争即将结束的最后几周时间里发生了数千起逃兵事件。
figurativeThere have beenmassdesertionsfrom(= a lot ofpeoplehaveleft)thepartyinrecentmonths.近几个月来出现了大量退党事件。
[CorU]
theactofleavingsomeone behind in adifficultsituation:
抛弃，丢弃
Roger got hisdivorceon thegroundsof desertion(= because hiswifehadlefthim).罗杰因妻子出走而被准许离婚。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Disloyalty, betrayal & treason
  • adulterous
  • backstabber
  • betrayal
  • betrayer
  • break ranksidiom
  • chicane
  • deserter
  • faithless
  • faithlessly
  • faithlessness
  • false
  • fifth column
  • sellsomeonedown the riveridiom
  • sellout
  • stabsomeonein the backidiom
  • tergiversation
  • throwsomeoneto the lionsidiom
  • treacherous
  • treasonable
  • unfaithfulness
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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Joining or leaving the army
Departing
Relationships: ending & divorce
(Definition ofdesertionfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

desertion| American Dictionary

desertion
noun[U]
us
/dɪˈzɜr·ʃən/
theactofleavingwithoutpermission, or withoutplanningtoreturn
Desertion is also theactofleavingsomeone in adifficultsituationor withouthelp.
(Definition ofdesertionfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdesertion

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A great number of desertions by men are the result of their not liking their home conditions.
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If those desertions go on, what will happen to the unfortunate refugees?
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The commanding officer has reported that it is not possible to attribute these desertions to any particular cause.
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I imagine this increase must be due to an increased number of desertions, because these emoluments depend upon the number of desertions.
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Have desertions not increased to a great extent lately?
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The total undoubtedly includes a substantial number of multiple desertions.
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If my recollection serves me aright, the number of desertions was very small indeed.
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In 1908 the number of desertions was 1,660, or 16 per 1,000, among men serving afloat; and 43, or 6 per 1,000, among marines ashore.
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There has also been a large diminution in the number of desertions.
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The regime has attempted to stem the tide of desertions by draconian conscription drives.
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A short time ago there were many reports of desertions and of begging at the railway stations and in the market places.
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My experience was that where the officers took the trouble to do that, they had very few, if any, desertions.
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Desertions have increased and it is becoming harder for the armies to be held together at all.
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Morale is rising and desertions are falling.
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Desertions are on the increase and are likely to become more frequent, particularly as troops are used to suppress civil unrest, whether caused by troop shortages or ethnic tensions.
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