departure
UK/dɪ'pɑːtʃə/US/di'pɑ:tʃә/
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The act of leaving, especially to begin a journey
离开；启程，出发
n.
A deviation from a usual course, plan, or tradition
背离，偏离
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddepartdown, away, reversal
+
-urepart, divide, share
=departure
depart + -ure (act/result) = the act of departing. See depart.
Common Collocations
- 1.departure time出发时间
- 2.departure lounge候机厅
- 3.a departure from对……的背离
Example Sentences
- 1.
Check the departure time before you leave home.
- 2.
This decision marks a sharp departure from policy.