concede /kənˈsi:d/ vt.& vi. 1.(不情愿地)承认，承认…为真(或正确):He conceded that he was a hired killer. 他承认他是职业杀手。 2.(在结果确定前)承认失败；让步，认输: concede defeat 承认失败；concede to sb. 对某人让步