give out

Related to word: give

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. When a machine or a part of the body ceases to function.

    出現故障;停止運作

    • That old computer finally gave out after years of use.

      那台舊電腦在使用了多年後終於出現故障了。

    • My knee gave out suddenly while I was running, preventing me from continuing.

      我在跑步時膝蓋突然出現問題,讓我無法繼續。

    • This washing machine seems to get unreliable after each use; it might give out soon.

      這台洗衣機每次使用後似乎變得不可靠,可能很快就會壞掉。