abdicate
US /ˈæb.də.keɪt/
UK /ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/
動詞
退位, 放棄
to renounce one's throne or fail to fulfill a duty or responsibility
範例:
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The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.
國王決定退位，將王位讓給兒子。
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The government cannot abdicate its responsibility to protect its citizens.
政府不能放棄保護公民的責任。