departure
noun [ C ] uk/dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/ us/dɪˈpɑːr.tʃɚ/
(LEAVING)
B1 （人、交通工具等）离开;启程，出发
the fact of a person or vehicle, etc. leaving somewhere
There are several departures (= buses, trains, or aircraft leaving) for Paris every day. 每天都有好几个班次去巴黎。
Our departure was delayed because of bad weather. 由于天气不好，我们的出发时间推迟了。
departure time 出发时间
离职，辞职
the act of leaving a job
Everyone in the office was surprised by Graham's sudden departure. 格雷厄姆的突然离职让办公室里的每个人都感到非常意外。
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- Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.
- I asked the guard the time of the train's departure.
- Please hand in your keys at reception on your departure from the hotel.
- The estimated time of departure of this flight is 11.15.
- If you time your departure carefully, you should be able to miss the worst of the traffic.
(CHANGE)
偏离，背离，脱离
a change from what is expected, or from what has happened before
There can be no departure from the rules. 不得违反规则。
Selling men's clothing is a new departure for the store. 经营男装是该店的一项新业务。