| 释义 |
de·miss·ion
I. \də̇ˈmishən, dēˈ-\ noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin demission-, demissio, act of sending down, lowering
1. : the act of resigning or giving up (as an office or dignity) : relinquishment
2. : a sending away : dismissal, discharge
< a sudden and unexpected demission >
II. noun
Etymology: Latin demission-, demissio, act of sending down, lowering, from demissus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. archaic : abasement, degradation
2. obsolete : a lowering of the spirits : dejection |