abdication
Significado: The formal renunciation of a throne, high office, or position of power; also used figuratively to describe the abandonment of a duty or responsibility.
In British history, 'the Abdication' refers specifically to Edward VIII's renunciation of the throne in 1936 to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson — one of the most dramatic constitutional crises of the 20th century. Figuratively, 'abdication of responsibility' is a common phrase describing a failure to fulfil one's obligations. The verb form is 'abdicate'.
Ejemplos
- The abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 brought his brother George VI unexpectedly to the throne. 1936年爱德华八世的退位使其弟乔治六世意外地登上了王位。La abdicación de Eduardo VIII en 1936 llevó inesperadamente al trono a su hermano Jorge VI.1936年のエドワード8世の退位により、弟のジョージ6世が思いがけず即位することになりました。1936년 에드워드 8세의 퇴위로 그의 동생 조지 6세가 예상치 못하게 왕위에 올랐다.
- The report accused senior management of an abdication of their duty to ensure workplace safety. 报告指责高级管理层推卸了确保工作场所安全的责任。El informe acusó a la alta dirección de una abdicación de su deber de garantizar la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo.その報告書は、上級管理職が職場の安全を確保する義務を放棄したと非難しました。그 보고서는 고위 경영진이 직장 안전을 확보할 의무를 방기했다고 비난했다.
- The queen's abdication was announced in a televised address that stunned the nation. 女王的退位通过电视讲话宣布,震惊了全国。La abdicación de la reina se anunció en un discurso televisado que conmocionó a la nación.女王の退位はテレビ演説で発表され、国民に衝撃を与えました。여왕의 퇴위는 텔레비전 연설을 통해 발표되었으며 온 국민에게 충격을 주었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin abdicatio (renunciation), from abdicare (to disown, reject), combining ab- (away) and dicare (to proclaim, declare). Entered English in the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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