recantation

• n.recant的变形

recant[ri'kænt]

• vt.,vi.宣布放弃(信仰、主张等)；宣布撤回(声明等)：

  We should recant all opinions which are in conflict with those proclaimed by the central leadership.

  我们应当放弃所有与中央领导所宣布的有抵触的意见。

  Though he was forced to change his religion,he would not recant.

  虽然强迫他改变宗教信仰，但他绝不改变。