give up
US /ɡɪv ˈʌp/
UK /ɡɪv ˈʌp/
1.
放棄, 投降
to stop trying to do something; to abandon an effort or task
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Don't give up on your dreams.
不要放棄你的夢想。
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After many attempts, he decided to give up.
多次嘗試後，他決定放棄。
2.
戒掉, 讓出
to stop doing or having something, especially a habit or possession
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You should give up smoking for your health.
為了你的健康，你應該戒菸。
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He had to give up his seat to an elderly woman.
他不得不把座位讓給一位老年婦女。