单词 | concession |
释义 | concession (kənseʃən ) Word forms: concessions 1. countable noun If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his people. 2. countable noun A concession is a special right or privilege that is given to someone. The government has granted concessions to three private telephone companies. ...tax concessions for mothers who stay at home with their children. [+ for] Synonyms: privilege, right, permit, licence 3. countable noun A concession is a special price which is lower than the usual price and which is often given to old people, people who are unemployed, and students. [British] Open daily; admission £1.10 with concessions for children and OAPs. [+ for] 4. countable noun A concession is an arrangement where someone is given the right to sell a product or to run a business, especially in a building belonging to another business. [mainly US, business] regional note: in BRIT, usually use franchise Collocations: concession speech Her concession speech was a classic: she launched into a diva-like tirade against the press. Times, Sunday Times In politics, it's tough to lose, but you make your concession speech, lie low for a few days, and then go on with life. Christianity Today He was defeated, and his concession speech was broadcast to the nation. Times, Sunday Times In his concession speech he again praised the parliamentary system but in reality his faith in elective democracy had given out. Times, Sunday Times In his concession speech, he said that he had the right ideas for the city but acknowledged that he was an imperfect messenger. Times, Sunday Times Concession tickets are not available via this offer. Times, Sunday Times Local people purchase concession tickets to keep the price low. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were also concession tickets for students, seniors and others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most have been freed alive in return for some government concessions or cash. Times, Sunday Times Hostility from the business community has led to a string of government concessions on tax. Times, Sunday Times Finally, although privately owned, the tobacco companies were operated under government concessions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 2011, government concessions accounted for 76% of the company's income. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For the company to maintain its unequal land holdings it often required government concessions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, in a major concession, associations with more than 200 members who objected would be able to opt out. Times, Sunday Times It seemed they were making a major concession about the strength of their arguments. Times, Sunday Times But she added that the rest regarded this as a 'major concession' and insisted 'on the need to preserve the substance of the innovations agreed' in the past. Times, Sunday Times Then, later in the negotiation, the issue can be traded for a major concession of actual importance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fans are served at three major concession stands with 36 points of sale. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No, we will have to make the concession of opening our markets to them too. The Sun In politics, it's tough to lose, but you make your concession speech, lie low for a few days, and then go on with life. Christianity Today Some drivers would never make a concession of this kind to a rival in public. Times, Sunday Times Later she will make a concession for the photographs and rub on some lip balm. Times, Sunday Times More homes would be made available to young families if the government would reduce the level of stamp duty, or at least make a concession for retired people downsizing. Times, Sunday Times But these minor concessions are unlikely to prevent a significant outflow of highly paid foreign professionals and some of the businesses that employ them. Times, Sunday Times Minor concessions on non-dom rules and some new initiatives to encourage enterprise were positive, relationship-building steps. Times, Sunday Times One by one, the other full member nations have been persuaded of the proposals, by dint of minor concessions to the original draft. Times, Sunday Times I offered some minor concessions. Times, Sunday Times There have been some minor concessions, such as a reversal of plans to force banks to disclose how many of their staff earn more than 1m. Times, Sunday Times Nearly three in five - 58 per cent - of those aged 18-34 think that he should offer the concession. Times, Sunday Times I appeal to all layers to offer this concession. The Sun Moreover, in the light of the bumper revenues from the penal rate of stamp duty on rental and second homes, the government should offer a concession to first-time buyers. Times, Sunday Times When demonstrations persisted, the president decided to offer a concession instead of a club. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And last night he did offer some concessions to his antilockdown rebellious colleagues. The Sun He still had hawk's eyes and a slight stoop in his shoulders was his only concession to his years. THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2002) Exchanging his brass-buttoned hunting green jacket for black linen was his only concession to the lateness of the hour. THE SOUND OF MURDER The only concession to the world of Aucassin and Nicolette was a round, turreted tower in one corner. DISPLACED PERSON (2002) In a significant concession, however, van owners will be exempt. Times, Sunday Times Nevertheless, some members see the wording of the letter as a significant concession and change of tone. Times, Sunday Times The opposition has accused the regime of deliberately prolonging talks without making any significant concessions in order to buy time, split its opponents and give itself a veneer of respectability. Times, Sunday Times Both insist that they have made significant concessions. Times, Sunday Times Second, both sides will have to make significant concessions to eliminate or soften the impact of these non-tariff barriers. Times, Sunday Times On that basis it submitted a very low tariff that allowed it to win the concession. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Once more, he failed to win the concession. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This suggests the workers themselves have considerable latent power: if they down tools, might they win concessions? The Times Literary Supplement Critics have already won concessions that will mean associations with more than 100 members can opt out. Times, Sunday Times She won concessions but not an outright victory. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 让步 Japanese: 譲歩 |
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