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desertion

/dɪzɝʃən/

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the act of leaving a duty, person, or place without permission

擅离职守；遗弃

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The officer faced punishment for desertion during the conflict.
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那名军官因冲突期间擅离职守而面临处罚。
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Pronunciation: /dɪzɝʃən/

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