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jettison

/ˈdʒɛtɪsən/ /-zn̩/

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noun

抛弃物，抛掷物。

(collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon.

Examples :

"The rescue helicopter's jettison of supplies, including blankets and food, provided temporary relief to the stranded hikers. "

救援直升机抛下来的物资，包括毯子和食物，为受困的徒步旅行者提供了暂时的救济。

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noun

抛弃，投弃。

The action of jettisoning items.

Examples :

"The jettison of the extra books was necessary to lighten the overloaded school bus. "

为了减轻超载校车的重量，抛弃多余的书籍是很有必要的。

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verb

抛弃，投弃。

To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load.

Examples :

"The ballooners had to jettison all of their sand bags to make it over the final hill."

为了翻过最后那座山，热气球驾驶员不得不把所有的沙袋都抛掉，减轻负重。

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verb

丢弃，抛弃。

To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective.

Examples :

"The student jettisoned her old, worn-out textbook because it was no longer helpful for her studies. "

那个学生把她那本又旧又破的教科书丢弃了，因为它对她的学习已经没有帮助了。

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