give ground

  1. 退却, 让步
    • The army was forced to give ground when the enemy started its new offensive.
      当敌人发动新的进攻时, 部队被迫撤退。
    • In the end, both sides gave ground in the argument.
      最后, 双方在辩论中都作了让步。

网络词典

give ground

英 ɡɪv ˈgrɛnd 美 ɡɪv ˈɡrɛnd
动词短语 中文翻译:让步
同义词: ['yield', 'concede', 'compromise', 'yield to', 'yield up']

例句:

  1. 1. He gave ground on the price, but insisted on a delivery date.
    他在价格上让步,但坚持要一个交货日期。
  2. 2. The company had to give ground on its demands for higher wages.
    该公司不得不在要求更高的工资方面让步。
  3. 3.She gave ground when she realized that her argument was unfounded.
    当她意识到她的论点站不住脚时,她让步了。