"give up the ghost" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 死亡
• 停止運作

Definition

指（人）死去，或（机器、物品）完全停止运作，常带有幽默或夸张的语气。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个固定搭配，带点文学或幽默色彩，多用于机器停止运作。用于人时更偏幽默，正式或严肃场合不要用。

Examples

My old phone finally gave up the ghost last night.

我那部旧手机昨晚终于**彻底坏了**。

After running all day, the car gave up the ghost on the highway.

一整天行驶后，车子在高速公路上**抛锚了**。

The old computer gave up the ghost during my exam.

老电脑在我考试时**坏掉了**。

After years of loyal service, the washing machine finally gave up the ghost.

用了好多年后，洗衣机终于**坏了**。

Grandpa joked that if he had to climb another set of stairs, he might give up the ghost.

爷爷开玩笑说再爬一层楼梯他都要**累死了**。

The lights flickered, then the generator gave up the ghost during the storm.

灯光闪了几下，暴风雨中发电机就**彻底坏了**。