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源自中古英语 'forgon',由古英语 'forgān'(意为'经过、放弃')演变而来,结合 'for-'(表示'远离')和 'gān'(意为'去')。
❶ 主动放弃或不要某物,通常是因为某种原因或为了更大的利益而选择不要。
“She decided to forgo dessert to stick to her diet.”
(她决定放弃甜点以坚持她的饮食计划。)
“He chose to forgo his bonus to support the company during tough times.”
(他选择放弃奖金以在公司困难时期给予支持。)
forgo the opportunity — 主动放弃某个机会,通常是因为其他优先事项或权衡利弊后的决定。
“He had to forgo the opportunity to study abroad to take care of his family.”
(他不得不放弃出国留学的机会以照顾家人。)