| 释义 |
give up (sth)
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. |