give up the ghost

US /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
UK /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
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1.

去世, 死亡

to die

:
After a long illness, the old man finally gave up the ghost.
经过漫长的疾病,老人终于去世了
The ancient king gave up the ghost in his sleep.
这位古老的国王在睡梦中去世了
2.

停止工作, 报废

to stop working or functioning

:
My old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.
我的旧车终于在高速公路上抛锚了
The ancient computer gave up the ghost after years of loyal service.
这台老旧的电脑在多年忠诚服务后终于报废了