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.
爭論之後,我不得不承認他的想法更好。
to admit you lost a game or election
The team had to concede when they were too far behind to win.
當隊伍落後太多無法獲勝時,他們不得不認輸。
to give something to someone, often when you do not want to
The company had to concede higher pay to keep its workers.
公司不得不讓步提供更高薪酬以留住員工。