give way

US /ɡɪv weɪ/

UK /ɡɪv weɪ/

坍塌, 倒塌, 屈服

to break or fall down; to collapse

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The old bridge might give way under the heavy load.

旧桥可能会在重压下坍塌。

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His knees began to give way after the long run.

长跑后，他的膝盖开始支撑不住了。

屈服, 让步, 顺从

to yield or submit to something or someone

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He refused to give way to their demands.

他拒绝屈服于他们的要求。

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Eventually, she had to give way to the pressure.

最终，她不得不屈服于压力。

让行, 让路

to allow other traffic to go before you, especially at a junction

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Remember to give way to traffic from the right.

记住要让行右侧来车。

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The sign indicates that you must give way.

标志表明你必须让行。