to discharge
01
释放, 免除
to free or release someone from legal or official confinement
Transitive: to discharge sb
例子
The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.
法官因证据不足决定释放被告，并免除其所有指控。
After serving their full sentence, the prison authorities discharged the inmate and escorted them to freedom.
在服完刑期后，监狱当局释放了囚犯并护送他们获得自由。
02
发射, 放电
(of a firearm) to release a projectile or burst of energy when triggered
Intransitive
例子
The rifle discharged with a loud bang, echoing through the forest.
步枪发射时发出巨响，在森林中回荡。
Despite being well-trained, the soldier 's weapon discharged prematurely during the skirmish.
尽管训练有素，士兵的武器在冲突中过早地走火了。
03
退伍, 解除职务
to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties
Transitive: to discharge a member of armed forces
例子
After completing their tour of duty, the soldier was honorably discharged from the military.
在完成服役后，这名士兵光荣地从军队退伍了。
Due to a medical condition, the servicemember was medically discharged from the Navy.
由于健康状况，该军人被海军退伍。
04
出院, 释放
to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care
Transitive: to discharge a patient
例子
The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery and confirmed recovery.
医生在成功手术并确认康复后出院了病人。
The medical team decided to discharge the elderly patient to free up a bed for more critical cases.
医疗团队决定出院老年患者，为更严重的病例腾出床位。
05
履行, 完成
to carry out or complete all necessary tasks or obligations associated with a duty or responsibility
Transitive: to discharge a task or obligation
例子
The diligent employee discharged her responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
勤奋的员工以精确和效率履行了她的职责。
Despite facing numerous challenges, he discharged his duties as project manager.
尽管面临众多挑战，他还是履行了作为项目经理的职责。
06
排放, 释放
to give off or release a substance like gas or liquid
Transitive: to discharge a substance
例子
The factory was fined for discharging pollutants into the river, causing environmental damage.
该工厂因向河流排放污染物，造成环境破坏而被罚款。
The volcano discharged ash and lava during the eruption, covering the surrounding area.
火山在喷发期间喷出了火山灰和熔岩，覆盖了周围地区。
07
放电, 中和
to remove or neutralize the electric charge from an object
Transitive: to discharge an electric charge
例子
The lightning rod on the building 's rooftop is designed to discharge any buildup of static electricity
建筑物屋顶上的避雷针旨在释放任何静电的积累。
The power plant discharged excess energy into the grid during periods of low demand.
发电厂在需求低迷期间将多余的能量释放到电网中。
08
释放, 免除
to free or release someone from a contractual or legal obligation
Transitive: to discharge sb from a contractual or legal obligation
例子
The court ordered the landlord to discharge the tenant from the lease agreement due to breach of contract.
法院命令房东因违约而解除租户的租赁协议。
After completing the agreed-upon terms, the contractor was discharged from their obligations to renovate the building.
在完成商定的条款后，承包商被免除了翻修建筑物的义务。
09
发射, 开枪
to release a projectile from a firearm
Transitive: to discharge a firearm
例子
The soldier carefully aimed before discharging his rifle, hitting the target with precision.
士兵在发射步枪前仔细瞄准，精确地击中了目标。
The hunter discharged his shotgun, bringing down the bird in a single shot.
猎人发射了他的猎枪，一枪就把鸟打了下来。
10
卸货, 下客
to drop or unload goods or passengers from a vessel onto land or another mode of transportation
Transitive: to discharge goods or passengers
例子
As the vessel reached the harbor, the crew prepared to discharge the cargo.
当船只到达港口时，船员准备卸下货物。
The bustling port echoed with the sounds of cranes and machinery as they discharged the containers from the cargo ship.
繁忙的港口回荡着起重机的声音，他们正在从货船上卸下集装箱。
11
流脓, 排脓
(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus
Transitive: to discharge pus
例子
The infected cut on his arm started to discharge pus, causing him considerable discomfort.
他手臂上感染的伤口开始排出脓液，给他带来了相当大的不适。
The doctor carefully cleaned and dressed the wound to prevent it from discharging any pus.
医生仔细清洁并包扎了伤口，以防止其排出脓液。
Discharge
01
the sudden release of stored energy, such as electricity, heat, or radiation
例子
The engineer studied the pattern of the electric discharge in the plasma chamber.
The capacitor released a brief discharge before shutting down.
02
the act of releasing emotions or tension
例子
Therapy helped him achieve a safe discharge of anger.
The audience felt a discharge of excitement after the performance.
03
a bodily process in which fluids or substances are released from the body
例子
The nurse examined the wound for any unusual discharge.
Nasal discharge can be a symptom of infection.
04
a material or substance that is emitted, expelled, or released
例子
The factory was fined for toxic discharge into the river.
Smoke and chemical discharge polluted the air near the plant.
05
the action of firing a weapon
例子
The accidental discharge of the rifle startled everyone.
He was fined for negligent discharge of a firearm.
06
the official ending of someone's employment or service, allowing them to leave a duty or position
例子
The soldier received an honorable discharge after ten years of service.
The company issued a discharge notice to several employees.
07
a formal written statement releasing someone from a duty, debt, or obligation
例子
The lawyer prepared a discharge to clear his client of liability.
After repayment, the bank issued a discharge of mortgage.
08
a continuous or sudden flow of liquid or other fluid from a source
例子
The pipe burst, causing a heavy discharge of water.
A brown discharge flowed from the drain after the storm.
