Anh

defection

gb/dɪfˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
C1 Anh
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Danh từ C1 action
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abandoning one side for another

the act of leaving one group or side and joining another, often an opposing one

Mẫu sử dụng: defection from [something] to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse defection with defect. A defect is a fault or problem; defection is the act of leaving or switching sides.
Từ đồng nghĩa
desertion (often suggests abandoning a duty or group in a disloyal way) | switch (more informal and less strongly about loyalty or betrayal) | abandonment (broader; emphasizes leaving something behind rather than joining another side)
Từ trái nghĩa
loyalty (continued support for a person, group, or cause) | allegiance (commitment to a side, leader, or group) | support (continued backing rather than leaving)
Cụm từ đi kèm
political defection |party defection |high-profile defection |shock defection |mass defection |wave of defections |defection from the party |defection to the opposition |prevent defections |trigger defections
Chủ đề
politics |organizations |conflict |loyalty
Ví dụ
  • The senator's defection gave the opposition a narrow majority.
  • The party tried to prevent further defections after the unpopular vote.
  • His defection from the ruling coalition to a rival party shocked many supporters.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Her defection changed the result of the vote.
  • The party lost power after several defections.
Danh từ C1 event
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escaping to another country

the act of leaving your country or government and going to another country for political protection

Mẫu sử dụng: defection from [country/government/military] to [country/place]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Defection usually implies a change of political loyalty or protection, not ordinary emigration for work or study.
Từ đồng nghĩa
escape (emphasizes getting away from danger rather than changing allegiance) | desertion (especially used for leaving the military without permission) | flight (formal or news style; emphasizes sudden leaving)
Từ trái nghĩa
return (going back to the country or side that was left) | repatriation (formal; being sent or going back to one's home country) | loyalty (remaining faithful to one's country, government, or service)
Cụm từ đi kèm
defection to the West |defection from North Korea |diplomat's defection |soldier's defection |intelligence officer's defection |high-profile defection |attempted defection |successful defection |seek asylum after defection |border defection
Chủ đề
politics |migration |military |international_relations
Ví dụ
  • The athlete's defection during the overseas tournament made international news.
  • After his defection, the former intelligence officer requested asylum.
  • The government tightened border controls following several defections by soldiers.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • His defection was dangerous because the border was heavily guarded.
  • After her defection, she lived in another country.
Danh từ business C2 process
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customers leaving for competitors

the loss of customers or members when they leave and choose another company or service

Mẫu sử dụng: [customer/client/employee] defection; defection to [competitor/service]
Lỗi thường gặp:
In business, defection often means customers leaving; it does not necessarily imply political betrayal.
Từ đồng nghĩa
churn (common business term, especially for customers or subscribers) | attrition (formal business term for gradual loss of customers or staff) | loss (more general and less technical)
Từ trái nghĩa
retention (keeping customers, employees, or members) | loyalty (customers or members continuing to choose the same company or group) | acquisition (gaining new customers rather than losing existing ones)
Cụm từ đi kèm
customer defection |client defection |employee defection |member defection |brand defection |defection rate |reduce defection |prevent defection |defection to competitors |risk of defection
Chủ đề
business |marketing |customers |employment
Ví dụ
  • The company offered discounts to reduce customer defection.
  • High prices led to a wave of defections to cheaper streaming services.
  • Analysts measured the defection rate after the app introduced ads.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The bank wants to stop customer defection.
  • Better service can reduce defection.
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Dạng từ điển
defection
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪfˈɛkʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
de - fec - tion (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: defection
  • Plural: defection, defections
Cách diễn đạt

a wave of defections

1
/ə wˈeɪv əv dɪfˈɛkʃənz/
fixed phrase

many defections in succession

many people leaving the same group or side around the same time

Ví dụ
  • The scandal triggered a wave of defections from the ruling party.
  • A wave of defections left the company struggling to keep its top engineers.
  • The coach faced a wave of defections after the team missed the playoffs.

high-profile defection

1
/hˈaɪ pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl dɪfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

well-known person's defection

a defection by an important or famous person that many people notice

Ví dụ
  • The minister's resignation became a high-profile defection to the opposition.
  • A high-profile defection can damage a party's image before an election.
  • The company suffered a high-profile defection when its chief designer joined a rival brand.

mass defection

1
/mˈæs dɪfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

large group leaving together

many people leaving the same side or group at once

Ví dụ
  • The opposition celebrated a mass defection from the president's party.
  • Commanders feared a mass defection of troops if supplies did not arrive.
  • The union avoided mass defection by accepting some of the members' demands.

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