defection
US /dɪˈfek.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈfek.ʃən/
名词
叛逃, 变节
the abandonment of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one
示例:
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The spy's defection to the enemy caused a major scandal.
间谍向敌方叛逃引发了一场大丑闻。
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The politician's sudden defection shocked his party members.
这位政客的突然叛变震惊了他的党员。