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divest

/daɪˈvest/ American
  • v. 使摆脱, 剥夺
Definition
  • v. to get rid of something, or to take something away from someone
Example
The company decided to divest its shares in the failing factory.
公司决定剥离其在这家经营不善的工厂的股份。