give up the ghost
US /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
UK /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡəʊst/
成語
1.
去世, 死亡
to die
範例:
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After a long illness, the old man finally gave up the ghost.
經過漫長的疾病，老人終於去世了。
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The ancient king gave up the ghost in his sleep.
這位古老的國王在睡夢中去世了。
2.
停止工作, 報廢
to stop working or functioning
範例:
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My old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.
我的舊車終於在高速公路上拋錨了。
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The ancient computer gave up the ghost after years of loyal service.
這台老舊的電腦在多年忠誠服務後終於報廢了。