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单词 throw in the sponge
释义 throw in the sponge
phrasal
or throw up the sponge or throw in the towel
Etymology: fr. the practice of a boxer's second of throwing a sponge or towel into the ring for his fighter to wipe his face, this being taken as an admission that they were no longer willing to continue the bout
: to abandon the struggle : acknowledge defeat : give up
 < throwing in the sponge and failing to accomplish our mission — Glen Jacobsen >
 < when so many had thrown up the sponge and surrendered all faith in humanity — Van Wyck Brooks >
 < when the chaplain throws in the towel over your problem — All Hands >
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