relinquishing
UK/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/US/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/
释义
v.
（作为动词relinquish的现在分词形式）放弃；让出；放手
词源
概述
relinquish 源自拉丁语 relinquere，由 re-（回）和 linquere（离开）组合而成，字面意为“向后退离”或“留下离开”。这一动作概念经过古法语 relinquiss- 进入中古英语，逐渐演化为“主动放弃、让出或停止持有”的现代含义。词根的逻辑清晰地描绘了一个从原有位置退后、留下某物的画面，生动体现了“放手”的意象。
例句
“She is relinquishing her role as CEO to focus on family.”
她正在卸任首席执行官一职，以专注于家庭。
“The company is relinquishing control of its overseas operations.”
该公司正在放弃其海外业务的控制权。
“He had trouble relinquishing his old habits despite their negative effects.”
尽管有负面影响，他仍难以放弃旧习惯。