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●give up the ˈghost1. (old-fashioned) die 死;去世 NOTE Ghost in this idiom means ‘soul’ or ‘spirit’. * ghost 在这个习语中意为“灵魂”。 2. (humorous) (of a machine, etc. 机器等) stop working because it is so old 因过于陈旧停止运转;报废◆My old computer has finally given up the ghost, so I’m getting a new one. 我的旧计算机终于报废了,我要买台新的。3. (of a person 人) stop making an effort; stop working 放弃努力;停止工作◆She persuaded me to carry on when I was tempted to give up the ghost. 我忍不住想放弃的时候,她劝我坚持下去。 |