|
Word / Phrase |
Transcription |
Definition |
Example |
Перевод |
|
fold |
/fəʊld/ |
to stop trying to compete or continue, especially because you realize
you cannot win (often used metaphorically from card games) |
He refused to fold
under pressure, even when everyone expected him to quit. |
сдаться (выйти из игры,
«сбросить карты») |
|
give up |
/ɡɪv ʌp/ |
to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or you
have no hope of success |
She didn’t give
up even after several failed attempts to pass the exam. |
сдаться, бросить (прекратить попытки) |
|
give in |
/ɡɪv ɪn/ |
to finally agree to something after resisting it for a while,
especially because of pressure |
He didn’t want to go, but he finally gave
in and joined us. |
уступить, поддаться
(обычно под давлением) |
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