to desert
01
抛弃, 遗弃
to abandon a person or an organization when they are in need or at a critical moment
Transitive: to desert sb
例子
She felt utterly betrayed when her closest colleagues deserted her in the midst of the company's crisis.
当公司危机中她最亲密的同事抛弃她时，她感到完全被背叛了。
Many fans deserted the team after a string of poor performances, but a few remained loyal despite the losses.
在一连串糟糕的表现之后，许多球迷抛弃了球队，但尽管失利，仍有少数人保持忠诚。
02
抛弃, 遗弃
to abandon or leave a place, typically suddenly or without intending to return
Transitive: to desert a place
例子
The once bustling town was deserted after the gold rush ended.
曾经繁华的小镇在淘金热结束后被遗弃了。
The captain ordered the crew not to desert the ship, no matter the circumstances.
船长命令船员无论如何都不要抛弃船只。
03
开小差, 放弃
to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations
Transitive: to desert a military duty
例子
Many soldiers deserted their posts during the war, seeking safety elsewhere.
许多士兵在战争期间擅离职守，寻求其他地方的安全。
He was accused of deserting his team in their time of need.
他被指控在团队需要时抛弃了他们。
Desert
01
沙漠, 撒哈拉
a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand
例子
At night, the desert can become very cold.
夜晚，沙漠会变得非常寒冷。
Camels are well-adapted to survive in the desert.
骆驼很适应在沙漠中生存。
02
功绩, 权利
(usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment
