1590s, from Middle French désertion (early 15c.), from Late Latin desertionem (nominative desertio) "a forsaking, abandoning," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin deserere (see desert (v.)).
权威例句
1. The high rate of desertion has added to the army's woes.
高逃兵率更使部队雪上加霜。
2. He was court-martialled for desertion.
他因擅离职守受到了军法审判。
3. The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.
这名军官在军事法庭上被判犯了擅离职守罪.
4. He was shot for desertion in the face of the enemy.
他面临敌人进攻时当逃兵,被枪决了.
5. He took his son's desertion as a personal affront.