cede

动词

UK/siːd/
US/siːd/

定义 cede 动词

  1. Transitive

    To surrender or yield possession of something, often unwillingly or under duress.

    • They were forced to cede the border region in negotiations with the neighboring country.

    • After a lengthy debate, he finally ceded his position on the committee.

    • Due to years of losses, the company had to cede part of its operations to a competitor.