| 词汇 | relent |
| 释义 | relent 1 ENTRIES FOUND: relent (verb) relent /rɪˈlɛnt/ verb relents; relented; relenting relent /rɪˈlɛnt/ verb relents; relented; relenting Learner's definition of RELENT [no object] somewhat formal 1 : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing终于同意；不再反对 Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued.我们的申请一开始被拒，但市政府最终同意并发放了许可证。 They had refused to pay and relented only after being threatened with a lawsuit.他们曾拒不付款，直至迫于被起诉的压力才表示同意。 2 : to become less severe, harsh, strong, determined, etc.变宽厚；变温和；变缓和 He will not relent [=give up] in his effort to clear his name.他决不会放弃努力，一定要洗刷自己的罪名。 The winds would not relent.这风不会减弱的。 |
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