abdicate
翻译
退位, 放弃
例句
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
国王决定退位。
He abdicated all responsibility for the project.
他放弃了对该项目的所有责任。
语法模式
((the throne)) 放弃权力职位 The king decided to abdicate the throne.
((responsibility)) 未能履行职责 He abdicated all responsibility for the project.
近义词
Synonyms: renounce, resign, step down; Antonyms: ascend, assume, claim
词源
源自拉丁语 'ab' (离开) + 'dicare' (宣布)。字面意思是“宣布离开”,即正式放弃。
记忆技巧
可以把 'ab-' 想象成 'away' (离开),'-dicate' 联想到 'dictator' (独裁者)。一个统治者正式地离开权力。