concede

• 动词，表示承认某事属实或承认失败、让步，常用于辩论、比赛或谈判中。

A verb used to indicate the act of admitting or yielding to something, often in a debate, competition, or negotiation.

1. Admit reluctantlyB2formal

   To admit that something is true or valid, often after first denying or resisting it.

   勉强承认

   • He conceded that he had made a mistake.
   • The government conceded defeat after the election results.
   • She conceded that her opponent had a stronger argument.

   同义词acceptacknowledgeadmitallowconfessgrantown

   反义词denydisavowdisputereject

2. Yield or give upB2formal

   To surrender or give up something, such as a right, position, or advantage.

   让与

   • The company conceded the contract to a rival firm.
   • He conceded the match after losing the third set.
   • They conceded control of the territory to the rebels.

   同义词abandoncapitulatecedegive uprelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

   反义词contestdefendholdkeepmaintainretainwithhold

3. Allow as a privilegeC1formal

   To grant or allow something as a right or privilege, often reluctantly.

   给予

   • The manager conceded the employee's request for a day off.
   • The court conceded the defendant's right to a fair trial.
   • She conceded him the last piece of cake.

   同义词accordallowcedegrantvouchsafeyield

   反义词denyrefuserevokewithdrawwithhold