relinquish
[rɪ'lɪŋ.kwɪʃ] formal
verb transitive
■to give up something such as a responsibility or claim 放弃；拒绝•He has relinquished his claim to the throne.他放弃了继承王位的要求。 •She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.她把家庭投资的掌控权移交给了儿子。 ■to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something （不情愿地）松开，放开，交出，让予•She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.她松开了握着轪盘的手。 |