Meaning:
Desert; Desert; Wasteland.
Abandon, abandon, abandon (sb); Abandon (a place); Leave (the army) without permission; Escape; Desperate.
Fixed collocation:
v.(like rats) deserting/leaving a sinking ship
(figuratively speaking, leaving an institution in trouble only for yourself, etc.) (Like) fleeing from a sunken ship?
Extended data:
synonym discrimination
1, abandon v. give up
[Discrimination]
The emphasis on giving up forever and completely, whether voluntary or not, may also be to avoid responsibility.
[example]
He abandoned his wife and took all their money.
He abandoned his wife and took all their money.
Step aside, abdicate
[Discrimination]
Often refers to a king, etc giving up the throne.
[example]
The Queen has no intention of abdicating her throne.
The queen is not going to step aside.
3. abandon v.
[Discrimination]
It refers to giving up one's previous occupation, partner, partner and guardian qualification, etc., sometimes with guilt.
[example]
He deserted his wife and married a Japanese girl.
He left his wife and married a Japanese girl.
4. give up phr. Cancel; give up
[Discrimination]
Common language, emphasizing to stop doing something, usually used to mean to give up a plan, design, job, position, etc.
[example]
He has given up his decision to visit New York.
He cancelled his decision to visit new york.
5. quit v. [You Mei] terminated; give up
[Discrimination]
It often means to stop doing things that are bad for yourself or hurt others.
[example]
He wants to quit smoking.
He wants to quit smoking.