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defection

/dɪˈfekʃən/ American
  • n. 背叛, 缺陷
Definition
  • n. the act of leaving one side to join another, or a lack or fault
Example
The country was shocked by the sudden defection of the officer.
那名军官突然叛逃,举国震惊。