vi.缓和，终于答应，不再拒绝，变温和，减弱

原形：relend第三人称单数：relents过去式：relented过去分词：relented现在分词：relenting

She finally relented and agreed to go to the party.
她终于让步了，同意去参加聚会。
He was so persistent that the teacher had to relent and give him another chance.
他如此坚持，老师只好让步再给他一次机会。
After days of protest, the government reluctantly relented on its decision.
在连续几天的抗议后，政府不情愿地改变了决定。
The strict father relented slightly when he saw his son's remorse.
看到儿子的懊悔，严厉的父亲稍微软化了态度。
She refused to relent, even under intense pressure from her colleagues.
即使在同事的巨大压力下，她也坚决不让步。
The company reluctantly relented and offered a settlement to the striking workers.
公司不情愿地让步，向罢工工人提出和解。
The judge relented and reduced the defendant's sentence.
法官心软，减轻了被告的刑期。
The coach initially refused to let the injured player return, but eventually relented.
教练最初不允许受伤的球员回归，但最终还是妥协了。
The stubborn child wouldn't relent until he got the toy he wanted.
这个固执的孩子直到得到他想要的玩具才罢休。
Despite their initial objections, the neighbors relented and allowed the construction to proceed.
尽管他们起初有反对意见，但邻居们还是让步，允许建设继续进行。