| 单词 | give up |
| 释义 | give up give (sth) up — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) ► B1 If you give up a habit, such as smoking, or something such as alcohol, you stop doing it or using it: » [+ -ing verb] I gave up smoking two years ago.» Don't offer him a cigarette, he's trying to give up.Thesaurus+: ↑Abstaining and refraining• • • Extra Examples:» Chewing gum can help people who are giving up smoking.» She's agreed to give up chocolate for Lent.» He gave up drinking on the advice of his doctor.» Even though she's given up meat she still eats fish.» I've promised her a holiday if she gives up smoking by next year. give up (sth) — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) ► B2 to stop doing something before you have finished it, usually because it is too difficult: » [+ -ing verb] I've given up trying to help her.Thesaurus+: ↑Stop having or doing something• • • Extra Examples:» I've given up trying to persuade her.» I give up - I'm never going to learn this language!» I've given up trying to make her happy.» He used to try to get me to dress smartly but he's long since given up on me.» I've given up going to the gym - it wasn't making any difference. give up — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) ► F0 to stop trying to guess: » You'll never guess the answer - do you give up?» I give up - how many were there?Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Approving and approval• • • Extra Examples:» After ten minutes trying to get the answer I gave up.» "Do you give up?" "No, I want another clue."» I give up - tell me the answer!» No, you're wrong - do you give up?» I haven't a clue - I give up. |
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