disconnect /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/ ( disconnecting, disconnected, disconnects )

• 1. 

  V-T To disconnect a piece of equipment means to separate it from its source of power or to break a connection that it needs in order to work. 断开

  例：

  The device automatically disconnects the ignition when the engine is switched off.

  该设备在引擎被关闭时会自动断开点火装置。

• 2. 

  V-T If you are disconnected by a gas, electricity, water, or telephone company, they turn off the connection to your house, usually because you have not paid the bill. 切断 (煤气、电、水、电话等的) 供应 [usu passive]

  例：

  You are likely to be given almost three months – until the time of your next bill – before you are disconnected.

  你很可能会得到将近3个月的时间–即直到你下一张账单寄发为止——才会被切断供应。

• 3. 

  V-T If you disconnect something from something else, you separate the two things. 使分离

  例：

  He disconnected the IV bottle from the overhead hook and carried it beside the moving cart.

  他从头顶的钩子上取下输液瓶，并在移动的手推车旁提着它。