throw in the towel
US /θroʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl/
UK /θroʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl/

1.
放弃, 认输
to give up or admit defeat
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After losing three games in a row, the team decided to throw in the towel.
在连续输掉三场比赛后,球队决定放弃。
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Despite the challenges, she refused to throw in the towel and kept fighting for her dreams.
尽管面临挑战,她拒绝放弃,并继续为梦想而奋斗。