jettison
UK ['dʒet.ɪ.sən] US ['dʒetˌ-] verb transitive
■to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed 把…作为废物抛弃，扔掉•The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.电台已取消了教育广播。 ■to decide not to use an idea or plan 放弃（想法或计划）•We've had to jettison our holiday plans because of David's accident.因为大卫发生了意外事故我们不得不放弃渡假计划。 ■to throw goods, fuel or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter （船舶、飞机等为减轻重量而）投弃（货物、燃料或装备）•The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing.机长被迫投弃机上的货物并紧急降落。 |