relent
US /rɪˈlent/
UK /rɪˈlent/
动词
1.
心软, 让步, 缓和
abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment
示例:
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The police refused to relent in their efforts to find the suspect.
警方拒绝在寻找嫌疑人的努力上松懈。
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After much pleading, she finally relented and let them go.
经过多次恳求，她终于心软，让他们走了。
2.
减弱, 缓和, 平息
of a severe or persistent thing, such as a storm or an attack) become less intense or severe; lessen
示例:
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The rain finally relented, allowing us to go outside.
雨终于减弱了，我们得以出门。
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The pressure on him did not relent, even after his resignation.
即使在他辞职后，对他的压力也未曾减轻。
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