英文單字(24)《cede 讓》

請特別記得，這個字除了「讓」也有「去」的意思，可以用「讓對方過去」來做記憶。「讓」這個字的定義，是指人為了別人將自身擁有的權利做禮貌性給予的動作。替換成「cession」即變為名詞。

accede to 同意、任職(v.)

和「accept」意思相近，面對對方把手掌伸向座位示意讓位代表同意或任職。

He graciously acceded to our request.
The diary was written in 1837, when Queen Victoria acceded to the throne.

accession 任職(n.)

concede 承認、宣布敗選、讓步(v.)

雙手攤開把尊嚴讓給其他人。這裡的承認、讓步有不情願認輸的意味。

The government has conceded that the new tax policy has been a disaster.
She conceded even before all the votes had been counted.
He is not willing to concede any of his authority.

concession 承認、讓步(n.)

He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists.
A concession speech.

secede from 脫離(v.)

「cede」當「to go(去)」的意思；「se」在這邊當「away(遠離)」的意思。遠離原本被讓有的位置就是脫離。這個字多用在國家或政府上。

There is likely to civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.

secession 脫離(n.)

recede 逐漸消逝(v.)

「cede」當「to go(去)」的意思。一直往後退之到消失不見。

As the boat picked up speed, the coastline recede into the distance until finally it became invisible.
The painful memories gradually recede in her mind.

recession 衰退期(n.)

一步一步往後退讓就是衰退期。這個字多用於經濟衰退。
The country is sliding into the depths of recession.

precede 先前(v.)

「cede」當「to go(去)」的意思。用於空間及時間上，預先去到那裡表示先前。

The earthquake was preceded by a loud roar and lasted 20 seconds.
He gestured to Alice to precede them from the room.
Look at the information that precedes the paragraph in question.

precedent 先例、判例(n.)

There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications.
The judgment on pension right has established a precedent.

unprecedented  史無前例的(adj.)

Such a move is rare, but not unprecedented.

intercede 說情、調停(v.)

介入並請求退讓就是說情、調停。

They asked my father to intercede with the king on their behalf.
It has also asked Britain and the United States to intercede.

intercession 說情、調停(n.)

Extra words:

graciously 仁慈地、和藹地(adv.)
firmly 堅決地(adv.)
civil 民間的(adj.)
depth 深淵、深度(n.)
gradually 逐漸地(adv.)
roar 巨響(n.)、咆哮(v.)
pension 退休金、養老金(n.)