/dɪˈpɑ:tʃə(r) ||; dɪˈpɑrtʃɚ/noun[C,U] 1 leaving or going away from a place 离开；出发: Helen's sudden departure meant I had to do her job as well as mine. 海伦突然离去，这意味着她的活儿和我自己的活儿都得由我来干。Passengers should check in at least one hour before departure. 乘客须于起飞前最少一小时办理登机手续。 ☞verb depart 动词为depart
2 a departure (from sth) an action which is different from what is usual or expected 背离；违背: a departure from normal practice 违反常规