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relent

/rɪˈlɛnt/

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1 · v.

to become less strict or finally agree

变宽容；让步

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The landlord relented and gave them another week to pay.
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房东终于松口，多给了他们一周付款。
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Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɛnt/

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