discontinuation

discontinuation的音标是[ˌdɪskənˈtɪnəˈwɪʒn]，基本翻译是“中断；废止；停止”，速记技巧是：dis-前缀表示“相反，不”+continuation延续。

discontinuation这个词的词源可以追溯到拉丁语和法语，它表示“中断，终止”。其词形变化形式主要有复数形式discontinuations，过去式discontinued，过去分词discontinued。

相关单词：

discontinuity：不连续性，中断，间断。这个词强调事物之间的不连续或突然变化。

discontinuous：不连续的，非连续的。这个词强调事物之间没有连续的关系或联系。

discontinuance：中止，废除。这个词强调通过法律程序来终止某种权利或义务。

discontinuable：可中止的，可废除的。这个词强调某种行为或权利可以被终止或废除。

discontinuously：不连续地，断续地。这个词强调事物之间没有连续的关系或联系，而是以不连续的方式存在。

以上这些单词都与discontinuation这个词有关，它们在不同的语境下表示不同的含义和用法。discontinuation这个词本身也经常出现在英语中，表示中断或终止某个过程或活动。

常用短语：

1. discontinue service

2. discontinue use

3. discontinue supply

4. discontinue operation

5. discontinue support

6. discontinue contact

7. discontinue cooperation

例句：

1. The company has decided to discontinue service on this old website.

2. I have to discontinue use of this device because it is no longer supported by its manufacturer.

3. We have to discontinue supply of this product due to a production error.

4. The factory has decided to discontinue operation in this department due to low sales.

5. We need to discontinue support for this old software as it is no longer being updated.

6. We have to discontinue contact with the supplier as our business relationship has ended.

7. We need to discontinue cooperation with this company as they have failed to meet our expectations.

英文小作文：

标题：Discontinuation of an Old Product

I am writing to inform you that our company has decided to discontinue production of our old product due to changes in market demand and our company"s strategic plan. Although we have enjoyed great success with this product in the past, we must adapt to the changing market environment and focus on more profitable products and services. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and we hope you understand our decision. Thank you for your understanding and support.