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give over : give up — 407 这两个短语动词同义,都作“放弃”讲,只是 give up 所表示的决心要比 give over 强烈得多。 例如: Harry has given over his attempt this time, but he mayrenew it at another time. 这一次哈利放弃了尝试,说不定下次又干起来。(决心并不是那么大) We have already given up all hope of high-pitched song of “ detente ”我们对于“缓和”的高调已不抱什么希望了。 (决心比较坚定)
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