decommission
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/ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃn/
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/ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃn/
To take something out of service, especially weapons or military equipment.
The military decided to decommission the old tanks.
军队决定退役旧坦克。
To stop using a nuclear power station and dismantle it safely.
The government plans to decommission the nuclear power station in five years.
政府计划在五年内关闭这座核电站。