renounces; renounced; renouncing
renounces; renounced; renouncing
Learner's definition of RENOUNCE
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: to say especially in a formal or official way that you will no longer have or accept (something) : to formally give up (something)声明放弃;宣布放弃 -
The king renounced [=abdicated] the throne.国王宣布放弃王位。
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She renounced her inheritance.她声明放弃继承遗产。
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We will not deal with them until they renounce (the use of) violence/terrorism.除非他们放弃(使用)暴力/恐怖主义,否则我们不会和他们打交道的。
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: to say in a formal or definite way that you refuse to follow, obey, or support (someone or something) any longer与…断绝关系;拒绝承认 -
Many of his former supporters have renounced him.他先前的许多支持者都背弃了他。
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He renounced his old way of life.他摒弃了过去的生活方式。
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psychiatrists who renounce [=reject] the teachings of Freud不认同弗洛伊德学说的精神病学家