"repeal" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 废除
• 撤销 (法律)

Definition

正式取消或废止一项法律、规定，使其不再有效。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Repeal” 属于正式、法律用语，通常用于法律或规定。常见搭配有 'repeal a law' 和 'the repeal of'。不用于取消会议或活动。

Examples

The government decided to repeal the old tax law.

政府决定**废除**旧的税法。

A law can only be repealed by the parliament.

只有议会才能**废除**一项法律。

The city council voted to repeal the parking ban.

市议会投票**废除**停车禁令。

Many citizens protested, hoping the new law would be repealed.

许多市民抗议，希望新法被**废除**。

It took years of debate to finally repeal that controversial policy.

经过多年的辩论，才终于**废除了**那项有争议的政策。

The president promised to repeal outdated regulations if elected.

总统承诺当选后将**废除**过时的规定。