abdicate

动词

1. 1

   退位、逊位

   The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother.

   国王退位，将王位让给了他的弟弟。

2. 2

   放弃、推卸正式

   The government has abdicated its responsibility for public health.

   政府推卸了在公共卫生上的责任。