10.to give up the ghost<非正式>(stop doing something)停止做某事；放弃做某事
Some firms give up the ghost before they manage to make a profit.有些公司在实现盈利之前就放弃不干了。
machine +停止运转
The battery in my car gave up the ghost.我汽车的电池报废了。
My car finally gave up the ghost and I had to walk to work.我的车最终抛锚了, 我只好走着去上班。
(die)死亡
He gave up the ghost.他死了。