give way to
US /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
UK /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
片語動詞
1.
讓位於, 被取代
to be replaced or superseded by something else
範例:
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Old traditions often give way to new customs.
舊傳統常常讓位於新習俗。
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The sadness eventually gave way to a feeling of hope.
悲傷最終讓位於希望的感覺。
2.
坍塌, 崩潰
to collapse or break under pressure
範例:
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The old bridge might give way to the heavy load.
舊橋可能會承受不住重載而坍塌。
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His legs finally gave way to exhaustion.
他的雙腿最終因疲憊而癱軟。
3.
屈服於, 讓路
to yield or surrender to someone or something
範例:
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He refused to give way to their demands.
他拒絕屈服於他們的要求。
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The smaller car had to give way to the truck.
小汽車不得不給卡車讓路。