The geologist had to concede that the new seismic data contradicted her earlier theory about the fault line's movement.
地质学家不得不承认，新的地震数据与她先前关于断层线运动的理论相矛盾。
The essay begins by conceding that automation has increased efficiency in manufacturing, but the majority of the text focuses on documenting the loss of institutional knowledge that occurs when experienced workers are replaced by machines.
From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure
Which choice best defines “concede”?
C — To admit or yield reluctantly.. “concede” means To admit or yield reluctantly..
Which word means “To admit or yield reluctantly.”?
D — concede. “concede” means To admit or yield reluctantly..
concede — To admit or yield reluctantly.. In Chinese: 承认；让步.
concede is pronounced //kənˈsiːd//.
The geologist had to concede that the new seismic data contradicted her earlier theory about the fault line's movement. (地质学家不得不承认，新的地震数据与她先前关于断层线运动的理论相矛盾。)
admit, yield, acknowledge — all close in meaning to concede (To admit or yield reluctantly.).
deny, resist — each the opposite of concede (To admit or yield reluctantly.).
Yes. concede is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
con- + cede(让) → 让步。