释义 |
give something a rest give (something) a restTo cease doing something, usually temporarily. The doctor told me I have to give running a rest until my ankle heals.See also: give, restgive something a rest If someone gives something a rest, they stop doing it for a period of time. I have been giving team fishing a rest this season.See also: give, rest, somethinggive something a ˈrest (informal) stop doing something for a while: He first started his university degree some ten years ago, but gave it a rest for a few years before starting again last year.See also: give, rest, something |