lay down the sceptre

例句：

1. 1. The king laid down the sceptre and handed over his power to his son.
   国王放下权杖，将权力交给了他的儿子。
2. 2. After the election, the candidate resigned from office and laid down the sceptre.
   选举后，这位候选人辞去了职务，并放下了权杖。
3. 3. The emperor abdicated in favor of his son, laying down the sceptre and handing over the throne.
   皇帝让位给他的儿子，放下了权杖，交出了宝座。