desertion

[US]/dɪ'zɜːʃn/
[UK]/dɪ'zɝʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 离弃;抛弃擅离职守;开小差;逃亡 遗弃
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Desertion is a ground for divorce.

被配偶遗弃是离婚的充分理由。

he took his son's desertion as a personal affront.

他认为他儿子开小差是对他个人的侮辱。

the air of desertion lent the place a sinister aspect.

荒芜的景象给这个地方蒙上了一种不祥的色彩。

His desertion to the enemy was a dishonor to his family.

他的投敌行为对他的家庭是耻辱。

He took his son’s desertion as a personal affront.

他把儿子的离开看作是对他个人的侮辱。

He was shot for desertion in the face of the enemy.

他面临敌人进攻时当逃兵,被枪决了。

The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.

这名军官在军事法庭上被判犯了擅离职守罪。

After two years he divorced his wife for desertion.

两年后他因欲遗弃妻子而与她离了婚。

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