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relent

/rɪˈlent/ American
  • v. 变温和, 动怜悯之心
Definition
  • v. to become less strict or harsh, and start to show pity
Example
After hours of pleading, their mother finally began to relent.
在恳求了好几个小时后,他们的母亲终于开始松口了。