The army was badly affected by desertions.

开小差使部队大受影响。

From a handful, the number of desertions grew to a steady stream.

叛逃的人起先屈指可数，后来越来越多，汇成了一股源源不断的人流。

With the roof caving in, there were an increasing number of desertions.

由于大势已去，逃兵的人数日益增多。

Some of the work is quite tough and requires good communication skills, said an official who confirmed mass desertions.

有些工作是很艰难，需要有良好的沟通技巧，证实谁的官员说大规模开小差。

Also, he rebuked them over the high number of casualties, an apparent decline in fighting skills, desertions, criminal acts and a lack of unity among the rank and file.

此外，他还因高伤亡率、战斗技能的明显下降、开小差，犯罪行为以及官兵之间缺乏团结等等而对他们进行了斥责。