to concede
01
承认, 勉强承认
to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first
Transitive: to concede that | to concede sth
例子
After a heated debate, he finally conceded that he might have been wrong.
经过激烈的辩论，他终于承认自己可能错了。
She had to concede that her opponent presented a compelling argument.
她不得不承认，她的对手提出了一个令人信服的论点。
02
让步, 同意
to give in or agree to a request
Intransitive: to concede to a request
例子
After much discussion, she conceded to their request for more time.
经过多次讨论，她让步于他们要求更多时间的请求。
The company conceded to the workers' demands for better wages.
公司让步了工人对更好工资的要求。
03
让步, 承认
to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly
Transitive: to concede control or a privilege
例子
After a long negotiation, the company finally conceded control of the project to the new partner.
经过漫长的谈判，公司最终将项目的控制权让与了新合作伙伴。
The politician had to concede some of his demands to reach a compromise with the opposition.
这位政治家不得不让步一些要求，以与反对派达成妥协。
04
承认失败, 认输
to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.
Transitive: to concede a competition
例子
After a tense debate, the candidate finally conceded defeat.
经过一场紧张的辩论后，候选人终于承认失败。
The team conceded the match after their opponents scored the final goal.
在对手打进最后一球后，球队认输了比赛。
词汇树
conceding
concession
concessive
concede
