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give up the ghosta. if a machine gives up the ghost, it does not work any more and cannot be repaired – used humorously〔机器〕报废〔幽默用法〕:•Unfortunately, my car's just given up the ghost.可惜，我的汽车报废了。b. to die死去 give up the ghost die 死亡。 ■ (of a machine) stop working （机器）停止工作。 give up the ghost 见GHOST. give up the ˈghost1to die死2(humorous)(of a machine机器)to stop working报废；不能运转；完蛋My car finally gave up the ghost.我的汽车终于报废了。 |