defection
US /dɪˈfek.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈfek.ʃən/
名詞
叛逃, 變節
the abandonment of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one
範例:
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The spy's defection to the enemy caused a major scandal.
間諜向敵方叛逃引發了一場大醜聞。
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The politician's sudden defection shocked his party members.
這位政客的突然叛變震驚了他的黨員。