| 单词 | give in |
| 释义 | give in give in (ADMIT DEFEAT) — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) ► B2 to accept that you have been defeated and agree to stop competing or fighting: » You'll never guess the answer - do you give in?» She wouldn't give in until she received a full apology.Thesaurus+: ↑Losing and being defeated , ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport• • • Extra Examples:» He held the other wrestler in a headlock until he gave in.» The enemy troops weren't prepared to give in without a fight.» After struggling with the crossword for an hour, she finally gave in and looked at the answers.» She refused to give in, and finally got the opportunity she was looking for.» If your application is rejected this year, don't give in. You can apply again next year. give in (AGREE) — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) ► B1 to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time: » He nagged me so much for a new bike that eventually I gave in.» The government cannot be seen to give in to terrorists' demands.Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Approving and approval• • • Extra Examples:» After a heated debate, the employers gave in to the union's demands.» I don't think he will give in to your requests if you keep pestering him.» He gave in to my suggestion after I had shown him the plans.» Keep asking and eventually she'll give in.» The government finally gave in to the company's plea for help. |
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