Relent

(v.)

1. to finally agree to sth after refusing

终于答应；不再拒绝

(syn.) give in

e.g. 'Well, just for a little while then,' se said, finally relenting.

“好吧，不过只能待一会儿。”她最后终于答应了。

2. to become less determined, strong, etc.

变缓和；变温和；减弱

e.g. After two days the rain relented.

两天后；雨势减弱了。

e.g. The police will not relent in their fight against crime.

警方将继续严厉打击犯罪活动。

引申：relentless

(a.)

1. not stopping or getting less strong

不停的；持续强烈的；不减弱的

(syn.) unrelenting

e.g. her relentless pursuit of perfection

她对完美的不懈追求

e.g. China welcomes the direct meeting and signing of ceasefire agreement between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, and appreciates the relentless efforts made by Intergovernment Authority on Development (IGAD) and other relevant parties in this regard.

中方对南苏丹总统基尔和反对派领导人马夏尔日前举行直接会晤并签署停火协议表示欢迎，对伊加特等有关方面为此作出的不懈努力表示赞赏。

e.g. The sun was relentless.

太阳还是那么热。

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