concession
noun uk/kənˈseʃ.ən/ us/kənˈseʃ.ən/
(SOMETHING ALLOWED)
C2 [ C or U ]（常指为结束争端而作出的）认可，让与，让步，妥协
something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this
Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks. 在昨天的谈判中，冲突双方都作了些让步。
He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists. 他强硬地宣称不会对恐怖分子作出任何让步。
See: concede (ADMIT)
[ U ]认输
the act of admitting defeat
The former president's concession came even before all the votes had been counted. 选票还没完全统计出来，前总统就承认失利了。
a concession speech 承认失败的讲话
- More examples
- Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent.
- She didn't make any concessions to the fact that we were tired.
- His only concession was that we were allowed to sit down during the speeches.
- The kidnappers have made significant concessions to their demands.
- We will not make any concessions to people found to be in breach of the law.
(LOWER PRICE)
C2 [ C ] UK（对学生、老少或失业人群的）价格优惠，减价
a reduction in the usual price of something, made available to students, old people, etc.
You can get travel concessions if you are under 26. 26岁以下者乘车可以获得优惠。
(RIGHT)
[ C ]（财产、土地等的）特许权;许可使用权
a special right to property or land
[ C ]特许经营权；特许销售权
the right to sell a product in a particular area