Dereliction

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What Does Dereliction Mean?

  • 失职
  • 疏忽
  • 弃置
  • 放弃

Dereliction Pronunciation

ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən

Dereliction Definition

noun

Definition

the state of being abandoned or neglected; failure to fulfill a duty or responsibility.

In ZH

被遗弃或被忽视的状态；未能履行义务或责任。

How to Use Dereliction in a Sentence

  • The dereliction of the property has led to its rapid deterioration.
  • His dereliction of duty resulted in serious consequences for the team.
  • The city faced accusations of dereliction in its handling of the homeless crisis.
  • Dereliction in maintenance can lead to severe safety hazards.
  • She was criticized for her dereliction of parental responsibilities.

Synonyms for Dereliction