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renunciation

UK /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/US /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/

词源

源自拉丁语 'renuntiatio'(宣布),由 re-(反向) + nuntiare(宣告)构成,14世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 正式或公开地宣布放弃某事物,如权利、信仰或财产,通常带有决绝的意味。

“His renunciation of the throne shocked the nation.”

(他宣布放弃王位的决定震惊了全国。)

“The monk's renunciation of worldly possessions inspired many.”

(这位僧人放弃世俗财物的行为激励了许多人。)

同义词:abandonment, rejection, relinquishment

常见短语

letter of renunciation — 正式声明放弃权利或头衔的法律文件,常见于继承权或国籍放弃场景。

“He submitted a letter of renunciation to the embassy to give up his dual citizenship.”

(他向大使馆提交了放弃双重国籍的声明书。)

act of renunciation — 指通过具体行为表明放弃某事物的决定,常用于宗教或法律语境。

“Burning the old uniform was seen as an act of renunciation of his military past.”

(焚烧旧制服被视为他告别军旅生涯的决绝行为。)