dereliction
UK/.deri'likʃәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Willful neglect of one's duty or responsibilities; the act of abandoning something.
玩忽职守；失职；遗弃
Root Breakdown
derelictionother
=dereliction
Common Collocations
- 1.dereliction of duty玩忽职守
- 2.willful dereliction故意失职
- 3.breach of duty失职
Example Sentences
- 1.
The officer's dereliction of duty resulted in serious consequences for public safety.
- 2.
The court found clear evidence of willful dereliction in the company's negligence.