relinquish
/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5757 in the learning path
放弃；交出
Definitions
v. Give up control, possession or a right to something.
放弃；交出
Example
She reluctantly relinquished her seat beside the window.
她不情愿地让出了靠窗的座位。
National governments may be reluctant to relinquish control over energy policy to international organisations.
各国政府可能不愿将能源政策的控制权交给国际组织。
Collocations
- relinquish control
- relinquish power
- relinquish a claim
Word family
- relinquishment (n.)
Synonyms
- give up
- surrender
Antonyms
- retain
Usage tip
正式及物动词，直接接control、power、rights等。
FAQ
- What does relinquish mean?
- Give up control, possession or a right to something.
- How is relinquish pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/, US /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
