定义
to waive: 搁置,放弃
I will not waive my right to consult a lawyer. 我不会放弃咨询律师的权利。
a waiver: 投降,否定,放弃
a visa waiver 免签证
waived: 抛弃的,丢弃的,忽视的
Pronunciation examples
UK: I'm afraid I can't waive the fine for you this time.
US: I need you to sign this waiver in order to protect us.
- "At the very least, the service and transaction fees should be waived immediately."
- "PS: You'll all need to sign waivers agreeing not to sue if you get hurt or die."
- "As a gesture of goodwill, and to show you how much I appreciate your business, I have waived the fee for the initial 2 minute and 30 second phone call with Mr Quincy."
- "Plus we'd have to sign waivers and liability forms, probably have to get malaria shots for Ms. Bümbüm and her entourage...it will be a logistical nightmare!"
- "We'll need a table for 6, and you'll need to sign these waivers."
- "Should any submissions be accepted for the ad, a waiver must be signed by the artist giving the company rights to feature it."
- "They have agreed to waive the supplementary fees on all of your future transactions, and reimburse you retroactively for all charges incurred over the last 12 months."