waive /weɪv/ TEM8 ( waiving, waived, waives )

• 1. 

  V-T If you waive your right to something, such as legal representation, you choose not to have it or do it. 放弃 (权利)

  例：

  He pleaded guilty to the murders of three boys and waived his right to appeal.

  他对杀害了3个男孩的罪行表示认罪伏法，并放弃上诉的权利。

• 2. 

  V-T If someone waives a rule, they say that people do not have to obey it in a particular situation. 放弃 (规则)

  例：

  The art gallery waives admission charges on Sundays.

  美术馆星期天免费开放。