n. 不被使用, 废弃

vt. 停止使用, 废止

[ noun ]
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
<noun.state>
the house was in a terrible state of neglect

Disuse \Dis*use"\ (?; see {Dis-}), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Disused}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disusing}.]
1. To cease to use; to discontinue the practice of.

2. To disaccustom; -- with to or from; as, disused to toil.
``Disuse me from . . . pain.'' --Donne.


Disuse \Dis*use"\, n.
Cessation of use, practice, or exercise; inusitation;
desuetude; as, the limbs lose their strength by disuse.

The disuse of the tongue in the only . . . remedy.
--Addison.

Church discipline then fell into disuse. --Southey.