动词 (v.) 变得温和;心软;让步;减弱。指在态度、决心或严厉程度上有所缓和,不再那么坚持或强硬。
/rɪˈlɛnt/
源自中古英语 relenten,可追溯至拉丁语 **re-**(表示"回")和 lentare(意为"弯曲、变软"),与 lentus(柔软的、缓慢的)相关。最初含有"融化、软化"的意味,后来引申为在态度或立场上变得不那么严厉、开始让步。
After seeing her daughter's tears, the mother finally relented and allowed her to go to the party.
看到女儿的眼泪后,母亲终于心软了,允许她去参加派对。
The government showed no sign of relenting on its strict new policies, despite widespread public criticism and growing pressure from international organizations.
尽管遭到广泛的公众批评和国际组织越来越大的压力,政府在其严格的新政策上没有表现出任何让步的迹象。