give (something) up

Related to word: give

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B1Verb + -ing

    When you give up a habit, like smoking, or substances such as alcohol, you cease engaging in or using them.

    放棄;戒掉

    • She decided to give up smoking to improve her health. She has completely given up the habit.

      她決定戒菸以改善健康。她已經完全戒掉了這個習慣。

    • He gave up drinking for personal reasons, which was an important change for him.

      他因個人原因戒酒,這對他來說是一個重要的改變。

    • After several attempts, she finally succeeded in giving up junk food.

      經過幾次嘗試,她終於成功戒掉了垃圾食品。