detach

动词 detach:

1. cause to become detached or separated; take off
2. separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment
3. come to be detached
   同义词：come off, come away

1. A number of soldiers were detached to guard the building.
   许多士兵被派去保护这座建筑物。
2. He detached a link from a chain.
   他从链子上拆下一个链环。

de.tach

v.tr.（及物动词）
de.tached,de.tach.ing,de.tach.es
To separate or unfasten; disconnect:
分开，松开：分开，松开；使不连：
例句：
detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one`s coat.
从支票簿上撕下一张支票；取下大衣上粘附的东西

To remove from association or union with something:
分离，退出：从组织或联盟中移走某物：
例句：
detach a calf from its mother; detached herself from the group.
把小牛从母牛身边带走；她退出团体

To send (troops or ships, for example) on a special mission.
派遣：为某一特殊任务派遣（如部队或船只）

来源：
French détacher
法语 détacher
from Old French destachier
源自 古法语 destachier
des- [de-]
des- [前缀，表.移出.]
attachier [to attach] * see attach
attachier [连接] *参见 attach

【引伸】
detach.abil.ity
n.（名词）
detach.able
adj.（形容词）
detach.ably
adv.（副词）