[with obj.]separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected 使脱离;释放 I disengaged his hand from mine. 我把他的手从我的手上拿开。 they clung together for a moment, then she disengaged herself. 他们紧贴在一起,过了一会儿,她自己松开了。 ■[no obj.]become released 放开 the clutch will not disengage. 离合器松不开。 ■remove (troops) from an area of conflict 撤除(军队) the ceasefire gave the commanders a chance to disengage their forces. 停火给了指挥官一个撤离部队的机会。 [no obj.]it seemed the only means by which the Americans could disengage from Korea. 这似乎是美国人从韩国撤军的唯一方法。
[no obj.](Fencing)pass the point of one's sword over or under the opponent's sword to change the line of attack (剑)上下线转移