depositions

英 [ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz]

美 [ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz]

n. 沉积(物); 沉淀(物); 淤积(物); 罢免; 废黜; 证人陈述
deposition的复数

柯林斯词典

N-COUNT (未到庭证人提供的)作证书，书面证词
Adepositionis a formal written statement, made for example by a witness to a crime, which can be used in a court of law if the witness cannot be present.
1. The jury heard 200 pages of depositions.
  陪审团听取了长达 200 页的书面证词。
N-UNCOUNT 沉淀;沉积
Depositionis a process in which layers of a substance are formed inside something or on its surface over a period of time.
1. Continued deposition of silt along the coast is crucial in counteracting the rise in sea level...
  海岸边泥沙的不断沉积对于抑制海平面的上升起着至关重要的作用。
2. This leads to calcium deposition in the blood-vessels.
  这导致钙在血管中沉积。
N-UNCOUNT 罢免;废黜
Thedepositionof a political leader is the removal of him or her from office.
1. It was this issue which led to the deposition of the king.
  正是这件事导致了国王被废黜。