| 释义 |
re·lin·quish /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
vt.
1. 放弃；弃绝(习惯等)
He relinquished his claim to the land. 他放弃了对那块土地的权利要求。
She finally relinquished all hope of getting custody of the child. 她终于放弃了取得对孩子监护权的一切希望。
She was compelled to relinquish her first engagement. 她被迫解除了第一个婚约。
2. 交出；让予
Step by step she has relinquished all responsibility. 她一步一步地解脱了所有责任。
Few leaders willingly relinquish power. 极少有领导人会自愿交出权力的。
She relinquished all control over the family business to her daughter. 她将掌管家族企业的全部权力让予女儿。
3. 松开，放开
He slowly relinquished his grip on the bar. 他慢慢地松开了紧握着横杆的手。
4. 撤出；离开
be forced to relinquish a country 被迫去国
[<ME relinquissen < OFr relinquir < L relinquere to leave behind<RE- + linquere to leave] |