| 词组 | divest |
| 释义 | divest [divested, divested, divesting] divest of 1. divest yourself of sth formal to get rid of something that you own: ▪ The Corporation has already divested itself of unwanted properties worth over $3 million. ▪ The American Supreme Court ordered the Hollywood studios to divest themselves of the monopoly control of the cinemas. 2. divest yourself of sth formal to take off something that you are wearing: ▪ Father Devlin divested himself of his overcoat and sat down. be divested of sth ▪ Divested of his robes, the judge appeared to be a very ordinary man. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑take off 3. divest yourself of sth formal to get rid of an idea, or attitude that you had because you realize that it is wrong: ▪ Even the most scholarly historians find it difficult to divest themselves of prejudice. 4. divest sb of sth formal to take away someone's power, wealth, or rights - used especially about kings, queens etc: ▪ On 8 March 1198, the Cologne assembly divested King Philip of his title. |
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