基本释义
vi. 退位；放弃
vt. 退位；放弃
星级词汇
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英语词源
来自拉丁语，来自 ab-（away，离开）+ dic-（说，宣告）+ -ate（动词后缀）→ 其字面意思就是“宣告放弃职位或权利等”，故引申为“退位、辞职”。同源词：dictionary（词典），predicate（断言、断定），indicate（表明、暗示、指示）。
深度学习
abdicate (AB dik ate) One who abdicates chooses to give up power, espe-cially that of a throne—no usurper need apply. A verb similar in sound and meaning is abnegate (AB neg ate)—the voluntary giving up of some right or pleasure.
- Some monarchy-watchers believe that Queen Elizabeth II should abdicate in favor of her son Charles.
- “I’m not into self-abnegation,” avowed Mame, helping herself to more foie gras.
——摘自《Fiske WordPower: The Most Effective System for Building a Vocabulary That Gets Results Fast》
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退位（AB dik ate）退位者选择放弃权力，尤其是不需要篡位者申请的王位。一个发音和意义相似的动词是abnegate（AB neg ate）——自愿放弃某些权利或乐趣。
- 一些君主制观察家认为，英国女王伊丽莎白二世应该退位，支持她的儿子查尔斯
- “我不喜欢自我克制，”妈妈一边说，一边帮自己吃了更多的鹅肝
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常见短语
放弃权力（Abdicating Power）:
- To abdicate the throne – 放弃王位
- To abdicate one’s responsibilities – 放弃责任
- To abdicate a leadership role – 放弃领导职务
- To abdicate authority – 放弃权威
- To abdicate control – 放弃控制权
- To abdicate decision-making power – 放弃决策权
- To abdicate the presidency – 放弃总统职位
- To abdicate the crown – 放弃王冠
- To abdicate the position of CEO – 放弃首席执行官职位
- To abdicate the role of spokesperson – 放弃发言人角色
放弃权利与地位（Relinquishing Rights and Status）:
- To abdicate one’s claim – 放弃权利要求
- To abdicate ownership – 放弃所有权
- To abdicate privileges – 放弃特权
- To abdicate one’s title – 放弃头衔
- To abdicate one’s inheritance – 放弃继承权
- To abdicate one’s fame – 放弃名声
- To abdicate one’s social status – 放弃社会地位
- To abdicate one’s claim to the throne – 放弃对王位的要求
- To abdicate one’s position in society – 放弃在社会中的地位
- To abdicate one’s rights and privileges – 放弃权利和特权
放弃责任与义务（Relinquishing Responsibilities and Obligations）:
- To abdicate parental responsibilities – 放弃父母责任
- To abdicate financial obligations – 放弃财务义务
- To abdicate contractual duties – 放弃合同责任
- To abdicate leadership duties – 放弃领导职责
- To abdicate moral obligations – 放弃道义义务
- To abdicate professional duties – 放弃职业责任
- To abdicate legal responsibilities – 放弃法律责任
- To abdicate administrative duties – 放弃行政职责
- To abdicate organizational obligations – 放弃组织义务
- To abdicate managerial responsibilities – 放弃管理责任
