forgo
UK/fɒ:'gәu/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To willingly do without something enjoyable or desirable; to give up or abstain from.
放弃，摒绝
Root Breakdown
Native Englishforgoother
=forgo
Common Collocations
- 1.forgo the opportunity放弃机会
- 2.forgo pleasure放弃快乐
- 3.have to forgo不得不放弃
Example Sentences
- 1.
She had to forgo her vacation to care for her elderly mother.
- 2.
The athlete decided to forgo breakfast to make the weight limit for competition.