give(sth)up
—phrasal verbwithgiveverbuk/ɡɪv/us/ɡɪv/gave|given
B1
If you give up ahabit, such assmoking, or something such asalcohol, youstopdoing it or using it.
戒除
[+ -ing verb]I gave up smokingtwoyearsago.我两年前戒的烟。
Don'tofferhim acigarette, he'stryingto give it up.不要给他烟，他正在努力戒烟。
- Chewinggumcanhelppeoplewho are giving upsmoking.
- She'sagreedto give upchocolateforLent.
- He gave updrinkingon theadviceof hisdoctor.
- Even though she's given upmeatshe stilleatsfish.
- I'vepromisedher aholidayif she gives upsmokingby nextyear.