Definition
- C1
To allow other vehicles to proceed before you enter a road.
（尤指在道路上）让其他车辆先行。
You must give way to vehicles already on the roundabout before entering it.
在进入环岛前，你必须让已在环岛内的车辆先行。
At uncontrolled intersections, you should give way to traffic approaching from your right.
在无管制的交叉路口，你应该让从右方驶来的车辆先行。
All vehicles must give way when an ambulance approaches with its sirens on.
当救护车鸣笛接近时，所有车辆都必须让行。
- C2
To collapse or break, particularly under significant pressure or force.
（尤指在巨大压力下）倒塌、损坏。
The old building gave way during the earthquake.
这栋老建筑在地震中倒塌了。
A section of the levee gave way due to the heavy rain over several days.
由于连日大雨，堤坝的一部分塌陷了。
The tree’s branches gave way under the force of the strong wind.
树枝在强风的压力下折断了。
To cease resisting or opposing someone or something; to concede or yield.
停止争论或反抗，让步。
Despite his initial objections, he eventually gave way.
尽管他最初反对，他最终还是让步了。
She refused to give way and stood her ground.
她拒绝让步，坚持自己的立场。
After some argument, they decided to give way and reach a consensus.
经过一些争论后，他们决定让步并达成共识。