deep-six

英 [ˌdiːp ˈsɪks] 美 [ˌdiːp ˈsɪks]

v.  放弃; 抛弃; 丢弃

现在分词:deep-sixing过去式:deep-sixed第三人称单数:deep-sixes



牛津词典

verb

  1. 放弃;抛弃;丢弃
    to decide not to do or use sth that you had planned to do or use
    1. Plans to build a new mall were deep-sixed after protests from local residents.
      修建新室内购物中心的计划由于当地居民反对而搁浅。

柯林斯词典

  1. VERB 丢弃;毁掉
    To deep-six something means to get rid of it or destroy it.
    1. I'd simply like to deep-six this whole project.
      我简直想把整个项目都扔进垃圾堆。

双语例句

  1. I'd simply like to deep-six this whole project.
    我简直想把整个项目都扔进垃圾堆。
  2. You may deep-six a book you don't enjoy.
    你可以扔掉自己不喜欢的书。
  3. You might, for example, deep-six an unplesant letter from a former friend.
    你也可以,比如说,丢掉一封以前朋友写给你的信。

英英释义

verb

  1. throw from a boat

      Synonym:    throw overboard

    1. toss out
      1. deep-six these old souvenirs!

      Synonym:    give it the deep six