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单词 go-by
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go-by

/ˈɡəʊbʌɪ /
noun (in phrase give someone the go-by) informal
1Avoid or snub someone: ministers from the former cabinet who were given the go-by have expressed resentment...
  • If we encourage our great firms now, they will carry out this work; but if not, some other Power will give us the go-by in submarines, as two or three have already done in airship design and use.
  • Gamblers, ranchers and shepherds came to see us, but the Mexicans gave us the go-by.
  • Nearing Pembina, the governor expectant, family and suite gave us the go-by… They arrived at the Hudson's Bay Co. post October 18th.
1.1End a romantic relationship with someone: her young man’s given her the go-by...
  • Mary got a cold splash when the once ardent Barrymore gave her the go-by in favor of Dolores Costello, and this just as they were embarking upon Don Juan in 1926.
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