ab·di·ca·tion
noun/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- the action of giving up the position of being king or queen
退位；逊位 - the chain of events leading to the king's abdication
导致国王退位的一系列事件
- the chain of events leading to the king's abdication
- abdication of responsibility the fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty
失职；放弃职责 - a complete abdication of responsibility by the government
政府完全放弃责任
- a complete abdication of responsibility by the government