departure
n
1
(a) [U] ~ (from...) departing; going away 离开; 离去
His departure was quite unexpected. 他这一走很出人意料.
[attrib 作定语]
the departure lounge, ie in an airport 候机室.
(b) [C] instance of this 离开; 离去
notices showing arrivals and departures of trains 列车到达和开出时刻的公告.
2
(a) [C, U] ~ from sth action different from (what is usual or expected) 背离; 违反
a departure from old customs, the standard procedure, etc 同旧习俗、 标准程序等相违.
(b) [C] course of action; venture 行动; 大胆行事
Working on a farm is a new departure for him. 对他来说, 在农场工作是一种新的尝试.
3 (idm 习语) a point of departure => point1.