来自拉丁词carcer拼写变体。原指监狱，围栏，后指组成围栏的斜栅，形如字母X，因而引申词义删除。见incarcerate，最终来自PIE *sker, 围，弯，词源同ring, curve.

1. He wonders if the different influences might not cancel each other out.

他在想，各种影响能不能相互抵消。

2. He had to cancel some engagements because of tiredness.

他太累了，不得不取消一些约会。

3. The band was forced to cancel a string of live dates.

乐队被迫取消了一系列的现场表演。

4. You may cancel or rearrange the appointment.

你可以取消约会或是重新安排约会时间。

5. The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances.

本公司保留在一定条件下取消这项协议的权利。