1640s, from Latin derelictus "solitary, deserted," past participle of dereliquere "to abandon, forsake, desert," from de- "entirely" + relinquere "leave behind" (see relinquish). Originally especially of vessels abandoned at sea or stranded on shore. As a noun, from 1660s.
实用例句
1. Derelict inner - city sites could be sold off cheaply for housing.
荒废的内城区可以廉价出售用来修建房屋.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The ship is derelict long.
这只船废弃已久.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Her body was found dumped in a derelict warehouse less than a mile from her home.
在距离她家不到一英里的一座废弃仓库里发现了她遭弃的尸体。来自柯林斯例句
4. Last night I realized that I'd been both blind and derelict.
