Wordiyorelent
🇬🇧 UK/ri'lent/🇺🇸 US
GREA2
Definitions
v.
To become less strict, harsh, or determined; to give way to pressure or compassion
变温和，心软，让步
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishrelentother
=relent
Common Collocations
- 1.refuse to relent拒绝让步／毫不退让
- 2.finally relent最终心软／终于妥协
- 3.relent under pressure迫于压力而让步
- 4.show no sign of relenting毫无缓和的迹象
Example Sentences
- 1.
After hours of negotiation, the stubborn manager finally relented and agreed to a compromise.
- 2.
She refused to relent despite her children's repeated pleas to extend their curfew.
- 3.
The storm showed no sign of relenting throughout the night.