defection

IPA/dɪˈfekʃn/
KK[dɪfˈɛkʃən]IPA/dɪˈfekʃn/

defection — noun

  • defectionsingular
  • defectionsplural

1. the act of breaking away from a group, nation, or belief system you were loyal t

1.名詞C1
釋義

the act of breaking away from a group, nation, or belief system you were loyal to, in order to side with its opponents or rivals

例句

Rohan's defection from the ruling party shocked his colleagues at the ministry.

defection from [group]

The general's defection to the rebel army changed the course of the war.

defection to [opposing side]

同義詞
  • desertion

    stresses abandoning a duty or post, especially in military contexts

  • apostasy

    specifically abandoning a religious faith or deeply held belief

  • betrayal

    more personal; breaking trust between individuals rather than switching sides

反義詞
  • loyalty

    the quality of staying faithful to a group or cause

  • allegiance

    the duty of support and commitment itself

文法句型

defection + from + [group/country/party]

defection + to + [opposing side]

用法筆記

Typically used with 'from' (the group or cause abandoned) and 'to' (the side joined). Most often appears in political, military, and religious reporting.

常見錯誤

❌His defection from the team upset the coach.
✅His departure from the team upset the coach.
💡'defection' means abandoning loyalty to join an opposing side, not simply leaving a group.