abdicate

动词 abdicate:

1. give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
   同义词：renounce

1. The nation was thrilled, shocked and sympathetic. Whether Edward would abdicate in favour of his brother became the question of the hour.
   举国上下都感到激动、震惊、并表示同情。爱德华是否会放弃王位而支持他的兄弟成了当前的热门话题。
2. King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936.
   英王爱德华八世於1936年退位。
3. He's abdicated all responsibility in the affair.
   他已经放弃了这件事中的一切职责。