abandon
/əˈbændən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5356 in the learning path
遗弃；抛弃；离弃
Definitions
v. To leave someone or something without intending to return.
遗弃；抛弃；离弃
v. To stop doing or pursuing something before it is finished.
放弃；终止
n. A lack of restraint in expressing feelings or enjoying yourself.
放纵；无拘无束
Example
We had to abandon our car in the snow.
我们不得不将车弃在雪地里。
Cities should not abandon ambitious recycling programmes simply because initial participation rates are lower than expected.
城市不应仅因初期参与率低于预期，就放弃雄心勃勃的回收计划。
Collocations
- abandon a vehicle
- abandon a plan
- abandon hope
- with abandon
Word family
- abandoned (adj.)
- abandonment (n.)
Synonyms
- desert
- forsake
Usage tip
abandon直接接宾语；名词常见于with abandon。
FAQ
- What does abandon mean?
- To leave someone or something without intending to return. To stop doing or pursuing something before it is finished. A lack of restraint in expressing feelings or enjoying yourself.
- How is abandon pronounced?
- UK /əˈbændən/, US /əˈbændən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
