What does dereliction mean?

dereliction

🇺🇸 /ˌderəˈlɪkʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌderəˈlɪkʃn/

빈도

난이도

태그 RARE

noun

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.

오래된 공장은 깨진 창문과 무너지는 벽으로서 폐허의 예시였습니다.

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.

경비원의 소홀함으로 인해 박물관에서 도둑이 들어났습니다.