disengage

disengage
[ˌdɪsɪnˈgeɪdʒ, ˌdɪsɛn-]
verb
  1. [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。
  2. [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
noun
  1. (Fencing)a disengaging movement
    (剑)上下线转移
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