secession
US /sɪsˈeʃ.ən/
UK /sɪsˈeʃ.ən/
名词
脱离, 分裂
the action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state
示例:
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The southern states declared their secession from the Union.
南方各州宣布从联邦脱离。
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The region threatened secession if their demands were not met.
如果他们的要求得不到满足，该地区威胁要脱离。