cede
US /siːd/
UK /siːd/
动词
1.
割让, 放弃
to give up (territory or rights) by treaty or agreement
示例:
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The country was forced to cede territory after losing the war.
战败后，该国被迫割让领土。
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They agreed to cede their claims to the disputed land.
他们同意放弃对争议土地的主张。
2.
让步, 屈服
to give way to another person or thing
示例:
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The older generation must cede power to the younger generation.
老一辈必须向年轻一代让出权力。
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He refused to cede his position as leader.
他拒绝放弃领导地位。