concede
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/kənˈsiːd/
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/kənˈsiːd/
to admit something is true after first saying it was not
After arguing, I had to concede that his idea was better.
争论之后,我不得不承认他的想法更好。
to admit you lost a game or election
The team had to concede when they were too far behind to win.
当队伍落后太多无法获胜时,他们不得不认输。
to give something to someone, often when you do not want to
The company had to concede higher pay to keep its workers.
公司不得不让步提供更高薪酬以留住员工。