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abdicate

/ˈæbdəˌkeɪt/ American
  • v. 正式放弃, 辞职
Definition
  • v. to formally give up a position of power, or to resign from an official office
Example
The king chose to abdicate the throne after the scandal.
丑闻之后,国王选择退位。