give way to
US /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
UK /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
短语动词
1.
让位于, 被取代
to be replaced or superseded by something else
示例:
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Old traditions often give way to new customs.
旧传统常常让位于新习俗。
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The sadness eventually gave way to a feeling of hope.
悲伤最终让位于希望的感觉。
2.
坍塌, 崩溃
to collapse or break under pressure
示例:
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The old bridge might give way to the heavy load.
旧桥可能会承受不住重载而坍塌。
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His legs finally gave way to exhaustion.
他的双腿最终因疲惫而瘫软。
3.
屈服于, 让路
to yield or surrender to someone or something
示例:
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He refused to give way to their demands.
他拒绝屈服于他们的要求。
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The smaller car had to give way to the truck.
小汽车不得不给卡车让路。