expulsion
/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6877 in the learning path
开除；驱逐
Definitions
n. The act of officially forcing someone to leave a place.
开除；驱逐
n. The process of forcing something out of a space or body.
排出；喷出
Example
Repeated cheating led to his expulsion from the club.
反复作弊导致他被俱乐部开除。
Schools should consider supportive interventions before expulsion, as exclusion can seriously damage a young person's educational prospects.
学校在开除学生之前应考虑采取支持性干预措施，因为排斥可能严重损害年轻人的教育前景。
Collocations
- expulsion from school
- face expulsion
- expulsion of air
Word family
- expel (v.)
Synonyms
- removal
- ejection
Antonyms
- admission
Usage tip
常用expulsion from；对应动词为expel。
FAQ
- What does expulsion mean?
- The act of officially forcing someone to leave a place. The process of forcing something out of a space or body.
- How is expulsion pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/, US /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
