give up the ghost

US /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
UK /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
"give up the ghost" picture
1.

去世, 死亡

to die

:
After a long illness, the old man finally gave up the ghost.
經過漫長的疾病,老人終於去世了
The ancient king gave up the ghost in his sleep.
這位古老的國王在睡夢中去世了
2.

停止工作, 報廢

to stop working or functioning

:
My old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.
我的舊車終於在高速公路上拋錨了
The ancient computer gave up the ghost after years of loyal service.
這台老舊的電腦在多年忠誠服務後終於報廢了