disconnect
verb [ T ] uk/ˌdɪs.kəˈnekt/ us/ˌdɪs.kəˈnekt/
切断(电、气、水等)
to unfasten something, especially to break the connection between a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc. and a device or piece of equipment
Never try to fix a broken machine without disconnecting it from the electricity supply. 机器坏了一定要先切断电源再去修理。
(尤指因未交费而)停止供应(电、气、水、电话等或其他服务)
to stop supplying electricity/gas/water/phone services, especially because money has not been paid
使(电话)断线,将(电话)中断
If you are disconnected while speaking on the phone, the phone connection is suddenly broken and you can no longer continue your conversation.
disconnect
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdɪs.kənekt/ us/ˈdɪs.kənekt/
不一致,脱节
a situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be
The study found a disconnect between the state's social programs and some people who need government assistance. 研究发现这个州的社会福利政策跟一些需要政府帮助的人士之间存在脱节的情况。
Synonym: gulf