concession
/kənˈseʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6654 in the learning path
让步；妥协
Definitions
n. Something accepted or given up to help reach an agreement
让步；妥协
n. A reduced price offered to a particular group of people
优惠；减价
n. Official permission to operate a business or use particular resources
特许经营权
Example
We made a concession and agreed to leave earlier.
我们作出让步，同意早点离开。
Offering concessions to students and older people can make public transport more affordable for these groups.
向学生和老年人提供优惠，可以让这些群体更负担得起公共交通费用。
Collocations
- make a concession
- price concessions
- a major concession
- mining concession
Word family
- concede (v.)
- concessionary (adj.)
Usage tip
make concessions表示让步；英式英语中也指票价优惠。
FAQ
- What does concession mean?
- Something accepted or given up to help reach an agreement A reduced price offered to a particular group of people Official permission to operate a business or use particular resources
- How is concession pronounced?
- UK /kənˈseʃən/, US /kənˈseʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
