V-T If someone in a position of authority cedes land or power to someone else, they let them have the land or power, often as a result of military or political pressure. (迫于军事、政治压力) 割让; 让出 (领土、主权) [正式]
Only a short campaign took place in Puerto Rico, but after the war Spain ceded the island to America.
波多黎各岛仅经历了一场短暂的战斗，但大战后西班牙把该岛割让给了美国。
They feel invisible, so they cede responsibility.
他们觉得别人查不到自己，所以就置责任义务于不顾。
America was reluctant to cede any legal power to a supranational authority.
美国方面不愿将法律权利交付给某种超国家权威。
Despite all this, it still seems too early to cede America's future to the Lone Star state.
尽管这样，现在就把美国的未来让给孤星之舟还为之尚早。
In an attempt to show they are serious about supporting a solution to the protracted Cyprus problem, Britain has renewed an offer to cede about half the territory of its bases in Cyprus.
VOA: standard.2009.11.11
In his speech, the president indicated he may be willing to cede some ground in the ongoing political battle over abortion, calling for a "sensible conscience clause" to be included in any potential new freedom of choice legislation, so that doctors and nurses who oppose abortions cannot be forced to perform them.
VOA: standard.2009.05.17
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