give up the ghost
US /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
UK /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡəʊst/
成语
1.
去世, 死亡
to die
示例:
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After a long illness, the old man finally gave up the ghost.
经过漫长的疾病，老人终于去世了。
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The ancient king gave up the ghost in his sleep.
这位古老的国王在睡梦中去世了。
2.
停止工作, 报废
to stop working or functioning
示例:
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My old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.
我的旧车终于在高速公路上抛锚了。
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The ancient computer gave up the ghost after years of loyal service.
这台老旧的电脑在多年忠诚服务后终于报废了。