departure
n
1
(a) [U] ~ (from...) departing; going away 離開; 離去
His departure was quite unexpected. 他這一走很出人意料.
[attrib 作定語]
the departure lounge, ie in an airport 候機室.
(b) [C] instance of this 離開; 離去
notices showing arrivals and departures of trains 列車到達和開出時刻的公告.
2
(a) [C, U] ~ from sth action different from (what is usual or expected) 背離; 違反
a departure from old customs, the standard procedure, etc 同舊習俗、 標準程序等相違.
(b) [C] course of action; venture 行動; 大膽行事
Working on a farm is a new departure for him. 對他來說, 在農場工作是一種新的嘗試.
3 (idm 習語) a point of departure => point1.