/,kænsə'leɪʃn; ,kænsl`eʃən/
n
1 [U] cancelling or being cancelled 取消; 撤销; 删除; 注销; 抵销
*Her cancellation of her trip to Paris upset our plan. 她取消了巴黎之行打乱了我们的计划.
* the cancellation of the match due to fog 比赛因有雾而取消.
2 [C] instance of this; thing that has been cancelled (cancel 1, 2), eg a theatre ticket 取消; 作废的事物（如戏票）
*Are there any cancellations for this evening's performance? 今晚演出的节目有取消的吗?
3 [C] mark used to cancel a postage stamp, etc 注销的印记; （加于邮票上的）盖销戳记.

n [U and C]
a decision that an event that was planned will not happen
　Rail passengers are fed up with cancellations and delays.
　Bad weather led to the cancellation of the game.
a decision to end an agreement or arrangement that you have with someone
　There is a cancellation fee of £20.
　The restaurant is fully booked this evening, but we will let you know if there are any cancellations.