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defected

UK //dɪˈfektɪd//US //dɪˈfektɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'defectus'(意为失败或缺失),通过古法语 'defecter' 进入英语,原指物理或道德上的缺陷,后引申为背叛行为。

verb

❶ 指某人放弃原来的国家、组织或信仰,转而投向敌对或竞争的一方,通常带有背叛的含义。

“The scientist defected to another country with secret research data.”

(这位科学家带着机密研究数据叛逃到了另一个国家。)

“Several players defected from the team after the scandal.”

(丑闻发生后,几名队员离开了球队。)

同义词:deserted, absconded, renounced, abandoned, revolted

常见短语

defected to — 表示某人或某群体正式脱离原属组织并加入对立阵营的行为。

“The diplomat defected to the neighboring country seeking asylum.”

(这名外交官叛逃到邻国寻求庇护。)