vt.【书】

1. 声明放弃；抛弃
   He renounced his claim to the inheritance.

   他声明放弃对遗产的要求。

2. 宣布中止，退出
3. 与……断绝关系，拒绝承认（子女等）
   It was painful for him to renounce his son.

   宣布与儿子脱离关系对他来说是很痛苦的。

vi.

1. 【律】放弃权利（或财产等）

v.

1. formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
   ▸Law  refuse or resign a right or position, especially one as an heir or trustee.
2. refuse to recognize any longer.
3. abandon (a cause, bad habit, or way of life).