| 单词 | deposition |
| 释义 | deposition (depəzɪʃən ) Word forms: depositions 1. countable noun A deposition is a formal written statement, made for example by a witness to a crime, which can be used in a court of law if the witness cannot be present. The jury heard 200 pages of depositions. 2. uncountable noun [usually with supplement] Deposition is a process in which layers of a substance are formed inside something or on its surface over a period of time. Continued deposition of silt along the coast is crucial in counteracting the rise in sea level. This leads to calcium deposition in the blood-vessels. Synonyms: depositing, build-up, accumulation, settling 3. uncountable noun [usually with poss] The deposition of a political leader is the removal of him or her from office. It was this issue which led to the deposition of the king. Synonyms: removal, dismissal, ousting, toppling |
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