单词 | concede |
释义 | con·cede transitive verb 1. < Britain conceded the independence of the colonies > < we cannot concede an increase in wages now > < he is willing to concede his share to his sister > 2. < the right of the state to tax is generally conceded > a. < still less does he concede that the British have any claim to the gratitude of the inhabitants — Michael Clark > < we have no choice but to concede their figures > b. < conceded that it might be a good idea > < they conceded that their decision had been unwise > c. < South trumped the return and the opponents conceded the rest of the tricks > < the senator conceded the election shortly after midnight > d. < even his enemies concede him courage > intransitive verb Synonyms: see grant |
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