concession
UK/kən'seʃ(ə)n/US/kәn'seʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
Something granted or given up, especially in negotiation
让步；妥协
n.
A right to sell goods or run a business in a particular place
特许权；（场馆内的）特许经营
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + cess (go / give way) + -ion = a "giving-way": a point you yield in a negotiation, or a right you grant to someone. The noun of concede.
Root ced still carries 90 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.make a concession做出让步
- 2.major concession重大让步
- 3.concession stand特许售货摊
- 4.tax concession税收优惠
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company made several concessions to end the strike.
- 2.
We bought snacks at the stadium concession.