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单词 relent
释义
relent
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Being unwilling to relent is a good qualification for a sales person. You have to keep trying to make the sale and never give in until you've made it.
The root of relent is the Latin "lentus," which means "to slow down or soften," and the original meaning (from the 15th century, no less) most likely had to do with the heart — as in "to stop resisting love". Now, however, relent can have all manner of relevant applications, but the meaning is always the same: to let up, soften, yield or give in. Often, you'll hear the adjective relentless used to describe someone who won't relent: "The firemen refused to relent; they banged relentlessly on the door until I woke up."
WORD FAMILY
relent: relented, relenting, relentless, relents+/relenting: unrelenting/relentless: relentlessly, relentlessness/unrelenting: unrelentingly
USAGE EXAMPLES
Then, in September, the trademark bureau finally relented, declaring Dong Wei’s trademark invalid.
Washington Post(Dec 27, 2016)
After a call with the man with whom he will soon be negotiating American aid, Mr. Sisi relented.
New York Times(Dec 27, 2016)
Charles finally relented and signed C.J. up for tackle football in eighth grade.
Seattle Times(Dec 27, 2016)
v give in, as to influence or pressure
Syn|Ant|Hypo
soften, yield
remain firm, stand
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
fend, resist, stand
withstand the force of something
truckle
yield to out of weakness
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