摘要

<正>1. abandon v. 放弃,抛弃 (1)abandon sb to sth (不顾责任、义务等)遗弃某人给……The study showed a deep fear among the elderly of being abandoned to the care of strangers.研究表明,老人十分害怕被丢给陌生人照管。(2)abandon sth (to sb/sth)不得已而放弃/舍弃They had to abandon their lands and property to the invading forces.