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deselect

UK/diːsɪ'lekt/US/.di:si'lekt/
B1

Definitions

v.

To remove or cancel a selection that was previously made

取消选定;撤销选择

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
de-down, away, reversal
+
selectroot
=deselect

de- (reversal) + select (se- 'apart' + lect 'choose'). To undo a selection. Common in software UIs (deselect a checkbox).

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Click the item again to deselect it.

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