新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

disconnect

英  [ˌdɪskəˈnekt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • disconnects , disconnecting , disconnected

    1[T 及物动词] 断开

    To disconnect a piece of equipment means to separate it from its source of power or to break a connection that it needs in order to work.

    双语例句

    例:

    The device automatically disconnects the ignition when the engine is switched off.

    该设备在引擎被关闭时会自动断开点火装置。

    2[T 及物动词] 切断(煤气、电、水、电话等的)供应

    If you are disconnected by a gas, electricity, water, or telephone company, they turn off the connection to your house, usually because you have not paid the bill.

    双语例句

    例:

    You are likely to be given almost three months – until the time of your next bill – before you are disconnected.

    你很可能会得到将近3个月的时间–即直到你收到下一张账单为止——才会被切断供应。

    3[T 及物动词] 使分离

    If you disconnect something from something else, you separate the two things.

    双语例句

    例:

    He disconnected the IV bottle from the overhead hook and carried it beside the moving trolley.

    他从头顶的钩子上取下输液瓶,并在移动的手推车旁提着它。