英语词组lay a ghost是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

lay the ghost of (something) to rest

To do something that finally eliminates one's long-held fears, worries, or distress about something that happened in the past. New DNA evidence in the decades-old investigation finally laid the ghost of these accusations to rest for Mr. Jones. It wasn't until I got my new job that I could finally lay the ghost of my departure from the bureau to rest.

lay a (or the) ghost

get rid of a distressing, frightening, or worrying memory or thought.

The image here is of exorcizing an unquiet or evil spirit.

词组	lay a ghost
释义	lay the ghost of (something) to rest To do something that finally eliminates one's long-held fears, worries, or distress about something that happened in the past. New DNA evidence in the decades-old investigation finally laid the ghost of these accusations to rest for Mr. Jones. It wasn't until I got my new job that I could finally lay the ghost of my departure from the bureau to rest. lay a (or the) ghost get rid of a distressing, frightening, or worrying memory or thought. The image here is of exorcizing an unquiet or evil spirit.
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