| 单词 | capitulate |
| 释义 | capitulate (once / 999 pages) v Capitulate means to give in to something. "The teachers didn't want to have class outside, but the students begged so hard, she capitulated." Because capitulate relates to the military, and Romans were all about their military, Latin has a lot to say about this word. In Latin, caput means head, capitulum little head. Think with this word how, at the end of a battle, someone bows their head in defeat, and often that is when heads roll. WORD FAMILYcapitulate: capitulated, capitulates, capitulating, capitulation, recapitulate+/capitulation: capitulations/recapitulate: recapitulated, recapitulates, recapitulating, recapitulation/recapitulation: recapitulations USAGE EXAMPLESAfter a week of negotiations, the British finally capitulated. New York Times(Dec 15, 2016) After years of rock-bottom rates, many bank analysts “capitulated” this year and started penciling in no further rate increases by the Fed, Ms. Moore said. Wall Street Journal(Dec 14, 2016) The Wake County Public School System capitulated to the FFRF’s demands, barring student choirs from further participation in the celebration, The News & Observer reported Tuesday. Washington Times(Dec 14, 2016) v surrender under agreed conditions Hyper give up, surrender give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another |
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