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现在进行时
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过去式
relented
过去完成时
relented
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让步, 软化
to accept something, usually after some resistance
- After much persuasion, the manager relented and granted the team an extra day off.
经过多次劝说,经理让步了,并给团队多放了一天假。
- Despite his initial stubbornness, he eventually relented and agreed to compromise.
尽管最初很固执,他最终还是让步并同意妥协。
- The company finally relented and decided to lower their prices in response to customer feedback.
公司最终让步,决定根据客户反馈降低价格。
- She pleaded with him to relent and forgive her, promising to make amends.
她恳求他让步并原谅她,承诺要弥补。
- The teacher relented and extended the deadline for the assignment after considering the students' requests.
老师在考虑了学生的请求后让步,延长了作业的截止日期。
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缓和, 减弱
(of weather, situation, etc.) to become less harsh or severe
- As the storm progressed, the winds finally relented, allowing the residents to venture outside safely.
随着风暴的进行,风终于减弱了,让居民可以安全地外出。
- The intense heat relented in the evening, bringing relief to the sweltering city.
酷热在傍晚减弱,给闷热的城市带来了缓解。
- The pressure on the wound gradually relented as the medical team worked tirelessly to stabilize the patient.
当医疗团队不辞辛劳地稳定病人时,伤口的压力逐渐减轻了。