quarter

quarter, n.

1. In the law of war, the act of showing mercy to a defeated enemy by sparing lives and accepting a surrender (to give no quarter).

2. See quarter section under SECTION.

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资深译员姚坚，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与私募资本有关的法律文件。