Derelict



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 荒废的, 玩忽职守的
• ［英］ adj. 荒废的, 玩忽职守的 ( deserted by the owner; abandoned; neglectful of duty; remiss)
• ［记］ de+relict ( =relinguish 放弃) -> 放弃掉
• ［同］ 近形词: relict ( 残余物) ;relic ( 遗迹)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Latin derelictus, past participle of derelinquere to abandon, from de- + relinquere to leave — more at relinquish
• Date: 1649
• 1. abandoned especially by the owner or occupant; also run-down
• 2. lacking a sense of duty ; negligent

II. noun

• Date: 1670
• 1.
  • a. something voluntarily abandoned; especially a ship abandoned on the high seas
  • b. a tract of land left dry by receding water
• 2. a destitute homeless social misfit ; vagrant, bum

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