Wordiyorelenting
🇬🇧 UK/ri'lentiŋ/🇺🇸 US
GREA2
Definitions
v.
Becoming less severe, harsh, or strict; softening in attitude or action.
变得宽和，软化（relent的现在分词）
n.
The act of becoming less severe or more merciful.
宽和，怜悯之举
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreagain, back
+
lentroot
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=relenting
Common Collocations
- 1.without relenting毫不退让地／坚持不懈地
- 2.[show signs of relenting]显露出软化的迹象
- 3.never relenting从不妥协
- 4.[relenting stance]软化的立场
Example Sentences
- 1.
Without relenting, she pushed through the exhausting training program until the very end.
- 2.
His relenting attitude surprised everyone who had expected a much harsher punishment.