pull the plug
US /pʊl ðə plʌɡ/
UK /pʊl ðə plʌɡ/
成語
1.
終止, 取消
to prevent something from happening or continuing
範例:
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The company decided to pull the plug on the failing project.
公司決定終止這個失敗的項目。
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They had to pull the plug on the concert due to bad weather.
由於惡劣天氣，他們不得不取消音樂會。
2.
拔掉插頭, 停止生命支持
to disconnect life support from someone who is terminally ill
範例:
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After much deliberation, the family decided to pull the plug.
經過深思熟慮，家人決定拔掉插頭。
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It's a difficult decision to pull the plug on a loved one.
對所愛之人拔掉插頭是一個艱難的決定。