/dɪˈzɜːʃən/ n.1.(by soldier)开小差；擅离职守
Desertion was punishable by death.擅离职守者可处死刑。
The high rate of desertion has added to the army's woes.逃兵比例高使部队雪上加霜。
2.(by husband)抛弃；遗弃
wives who are victims of desertion惨遭遗弃的妻子
on the grounds of desertion【律】以被遗弃为理由
She could get a divorce on the grounds of desertion.她可以以遭到遗弃为理由获准离婚。
3.(by supporters, friends)背弃；离弃
a mass desertion of the Party by the electorate选民大规模地放弃支持该党派
possible further desertions from the party at its conference在其大会上可能发生的更多的脱党情况