abandonment
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/əˈbændənmənt/
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/əˈbændənmənt/
When someone leaves something or someone behind forever.
The story was about the abandonment of a house that once was full of life.
这个故事讲述了一个曾经充满生机的房子被遗弃的情形。
When you decide to stop doing an activity or stop having an idea forever.
His abandonment of the project left everyone surprised.
他放弃项目让所有人都感到惊讶。