divest
verb [ I or T ] mainly US uk/daɪˈvest/ us/dɪˈvest/
卖掉,出售(企业或其中一部分)
to sell something, especially a business or a part of a business
The company is divesting its less profitable business operations. 该公司打算出售其盈利较差的业务。
She has divested herself of (= sold) some of her share-holdings. 她已经卖掉了自己的一些股份。
Phrasal verb
divest someone of something 取消;处理掉;丢弃
to take something off or away from someone or yourself
There is a growing movement to divest the monarchy of its remaining constitutional power. 要求取消王室现存宪法权力的运动愈演愈烈。
She divested herself of her cumbersome attire. 她脱下笨重的服装。