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defection

/dɪˈfekʃən/ American
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  • n. 背叛
  • n. 缺陷
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Definition
  • n. the act of leaving one side to join another
  • n. a lack or fault
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Example
The country was shocked by the sudden defection of the officer.
那名军官突然叛逃,举国震惊。
Word familydefect-
n.
defectL4defectorL6
adj.
defectiveL5
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