derelict
US /ˈder.ə.lɪkt/
UK /ˈder.ə.lɪkt/
形容词
1.
废弃的, 荒废的, 玩忽职守的
in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
示例:
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The old factory stood derelict for years before it was demolished.
旧工厂在拆除前废弃多年。
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They found a derelict building that was perfect for their art project.
他们找到了一座废弃的建筑，非常适合他们的艺术项目。
2.
玩忽职守的, 不负责任的
(of a person) shamefully negligent in not having done what one ought to do
示例:
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He was derelict in his duty to report the incident.
他玩忽职守，没有报告这起事件。
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The manager was fired for being derelict in his responsibilities.
经理因玩忽职守而被解雇。
名词
1.
流浪者, 被遗弃者
a person who has abandoned their home and family and is usually homeless
示例:
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The city has many programs to help the derelicts find shelter and support.
该市有许多项目帮助流浪者找到住所和支持。
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He was once a successful businessman, but now he lives as a derelict.
他曾是一名成功的商人，但现在却过着流浪汉的生活。
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