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relinquish

英[rɪ'lɪŋkwɪʃ] 美[rɪ'lɪŋkwɪʃ]
  • vt. 放弃;放手;让渡

英英释意


1. part with a possession or right;
"I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"
"resign a claim to the throne"
2. relinquish to the power of another; yield to the control of another
3. do without or cease to hold or adhere to;
"We are dispensing with formalities"
"relinquish the old ideas"
4. turn away from; give up;
"I am foreswearing women forever"
5. release, as from one's grip;
"Let go of the door handle, please!"
"relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"