depressurization
noun [ U ] (UK usually depressurisation) uk/diːˌpreʃ.ər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/diːˌpreʃ.ə.rəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
（密闭空间，尤指机舱）失压
the process of becoming lower in air pressure or causing a closed space, especially the inside of an aircraft, to become lower in air pressure
There was no cabin depressurization and no sign of mechanical failure. 没有机舱失压，也没有机械故障的迹象。
Opening one of the exits while the plane is in flight will cause depressurization. 在飞行时打开飞机的出口会导致失压。
See: depressurize
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- If it had been a cabin depressurization the passengers' oxygen masks would have dropped down.
- A hole formed on the top of the plane's fuselage near the tail, resulting in depressurization of the cabin.
- Short-term depressurization of a commercial jet at high altitudes would cause unconsciousness but not death.