| 单词 | give up sth |
| 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. give up sth — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) F0 to stop owning and using something: » They were forced to give up their home because they couldn't pay the mortgage.Thesaurus+: ↑Abstaining and refraininggive up hopeF0 to stop hoping that a particular thing will happen: » We still haven't given up hope of finding her alive.Thesaurus+: ↑Hoping and hopefulness , ↑Potential• • • Extra Examples:» He's just given up his car and now cycles to work instead.» He reluctantly gave up his motorbike when he could no longer afford to run it.» He gave up all his worldly possessions and went to live in a monastery.» She agreed to give up her SUV in favour of a smaller car.» I'll have to give up my ticket to the concert if I can't find anyone to go with me. |
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