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concessions
UK //kənˈseʃ.ənz//US //kənˈseʃ.ənz//
词源
源自拉丁语 'concessio'，意为‘让步’或‘许可’，经由古法语 'concession' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 让步或妥协，指在谈判或争论中放弃某些要求或权利，以达成协议或避免冲突。
“The government made several concessions to the protesters.”
（政府向抗议者做出了几项让步。）
“Both sides had to make concessions to reach a deal.”
（双方都不得不做出让步以达成协议。）
❶ 特许权或经营权，指政府或机构授予个人或公司经营某项业务的权利。
“The company obtained concessions to operate the airport.”
（该公司获得了经营机场的特许权。）
“Oil concessions were granted to foreign companies.”
（石油开采权被授予了外国公司。）
同义词:compromises, allowances, privileges, rights, licenses
常见短语
make concessions — 做出让步，指在谈判或争论中放弃某些要求或权利。
“In order to reach a compromise, both sides had to make concessions.”
（为了达成妥协，双方都不得不做出让步。）
concession stand — 特许摊位，通常指在体育场、电影院等场所销售食品或饮料的摊位。
“We bought popcorn at the concession stand before the movie.”
（我们在电影开始前在特许摊位买了爆米花。）