disuse
/dɪsˈjuːs/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #6788 in the learning path
闲置；废弃不用
Definitions
n. the state of no longer being used
闲置；废弃不用
Example
The old garden tools had become rusty through disuse.
那些旧园艺工具因长期闲置而生锈了。
Historic buildings often fall into disuse when maintenance costs exceed the resources available to local communities.
当维护成本超出当地社区的财力时，历史建筑往往会被闲置。
Collocations
- fall into disuse
- through disuse
- years of disuse
Word family
- disused (adj.)
- use (v.)
Synonyms
- non-use
Antonyms
- use
Usage tip
通常作不可数名词，词尾读/s/，不是/z/。
FAQ
- What does disuse mean?
- the state of no longer being used
- How is disuse pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈjuːs/, US /dɪsˈjuːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
