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v.become invalid; be annulled; be nullified
那份合同宣布作废。
The contract was stated to be invalid.
这张电影票作废了。
The film ticket is void.
我们之间的协议作废了。
The agreement between us is void.
逾期作废
become invalid upon expiration
作废的火车票
invalid train ticket
宣布作废
declare invalid
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Word usage
- Note"作废" is different from "报废". "报废" is mostly used for machines, equipment, etc., which are deemed to be scraps due to unqualification or functional failures. "作废" is mostly used for plans and vouchers to be repealed for reasons such as inapplicability or exceeding time limits.
- Separable word"作" and "废" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
火车票作了废,就不要再用了。
Don't use the invalid train tickets again.
这个暂时作不了废。
It can't be invalidated for the time being.