dereliction
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/ˌderəˈlɪkʃn/
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/ˌderəˈlɪkʃn/
When a place is abandoned and not taken care of, making it look bad.
The old factory was an example of dereliction, with broken windows and crumbling walls.
这座废弃的工厂是一个荒废的例子,窗户破碎,墙壁坍塌。
When someone doesn't do what they are supposed to do, especially if it's their job.
The dereliction of the security guard led to the theft at the museum.
保安的失职导致了博物馆的盗窃事件。