| 单词 | derelict |
| 释义 | derelict (once / 4124 pages) nadj If something has been abandoned, you can call it derelict. Even if a person has abandoned his responsibilities, you can say that he is derelict in his duties. But don't call a lost child derelict — unless, of course, he has neglected his chores. As an adjective, derelict describes something that is rundown, neglected, or in deplorable condition, but the word can also mean "negligent in duty." The politician was so busy using his office for personal gain that he was derelict in his duty to the people who voted for him; he hadn't been present at a vote in months. As a noun, a derelict means a homeless person. WORD FAMILYderelict: derelicts USAGE EXAMPLESAt the same time, in the age of terrorism, the governor would be derelict in his duty if he shrugged and said, “not my problem.” Washington Times(Dec 26, 2016) The city centre is scarred by the derelict buildings of a once great industry. BBC(Dec 23, 2016) Instead, derelict railway buildings are providing improvised shelter for hundreds of people. BBC(Dec 10, 2016) 1n a person without a home, job, or property Hyper pauper a person who is very poor 2n a ship abandoned on the high seas Syn|Hyper abandoned ship ship a vessel that carries passengers or freight 3adj worn and broken down by hard use Syn creaky, decrepit, flea-bitten, run-down, woebegone worn affected by wear; damaged by long use 4adj in deplorable condition Syn bedraggled, broken-down, dilapidated, ramshackle, tatterdemalion, tumble-down damaged harmed or injured or spoiled 5adj failing in what duty requires Syn delinquent, neglectful, remiss negligent characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern 6adj forsaken by owner or inhabitants Syn abandoned, deserted uninhabited not having inhabitants; not lived in |
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