dereliction
US /ˌder.əˈlɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˌder.əˈlɪk.ʃən/
名词
1.
废弃, 荒废
the state of having been abandoned and become dilapidated
示例:
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The old house was in a state of complete dereliction.
那座老房子完全处于废弃状态。
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The city council is trying to prevent the dereliction of historic buildings.
市议会正努力防止历史建筑的废弃。
2.
玩忽职守, 失职
the willful neglect of one's duty or responsibilities
示例:
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He was accused of dereliction of duty for failing to report the incident.
他因未能报告事件而被指控玩忽职守。
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The manager's dereliction led to significant financial losses for the company.
经理的玩忽职守给公司带来了巨大的经济损失。
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