
오랫동안 사용하지 않고 방치되어 매우 황폐한 상태인
in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
예문:
"The city council plans to demolish the derelict factory on the outskirts."
"Vines and weeds have completely overtaken the derelict greenhouse."
자신의 의무나 책임을 다하지 않고 몹시 태만한
shamefully negligent of one's duties or obligations
예문:
"The officer was found derelict in his duty for failing to report the incident."
"Parents who ignore their children's basic needs are derelict in their responsibilities."
집이나 직업이 없어 사회에서 소외된 사람
a person without a home, job, or property who is rejected by society
예문:
"The subway station became a temporary shelter for local derelicts during the winter."
"He spent years living as a derelict before finding a steady job."
소유주에 의해 버려진 재산이나 배
a piece of property, especially a ship, abandoned by its owner
예문:
"The coast guard discovered a rusting derelict drifting aimlessly in the Pacific."
"Salvage rights for the maritime derelict were contested in court."