cede

Russia ceded Alaska to the U.S. in 1867.俄国于1867年将阿拉斯加割让给了美国。

The state had to cede [=relinquish] part of their territory.这个国家不得不放弃部分领土。

The country had no choice but to cede [=surrender] control of the canal.这个国家别无选择只好放弃对运河的控制权。

They ceded their authority.他们放弃了权力。