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单词 give up the ghost
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give up the ghost

1Die.The tulips almost got to flowering but then seemed to give up the ghost, go pale and slowly fall over....
  • The tree lasted until March and then suddenly, inexplicably, gave up the ghost (and the majority of its needles) and expired.
1.1(Of a machine) stop working.If your washing machine gives up the ghost after two years and has been subject to normal use, you're entitled to a free repair....
  • As if all of this weren't enough, my coffee machine gave up the ghost yesterday.
  • For example, they can look after you when an unexpected car repair bill crops up or when your washing machine finally decides to give up the ghost after fifteen years of loyal and faithful service.
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