"give up the ghost" 怎么发音
expression
GIV-UP-thuh-GOHST
giv-UP-thuh-GOHST
释义
To die, or for a machine or object to stop working completely; often used in a slightly humorous or dramatic way.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊst
英式英语
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊst
简化发音
美式
GIV-UP-thuh-GOHST
英式
giv-UP-thuh-GOHST
语境中听
My old phone finally gave up the ghost last night.
After running all day, the car gave up the ghost on the highway.
The old computer gave up the ghost during my exam.
After years of loyal service, the washing machine finally gave up the ghost.