give over

phr

• ① 让渡,交付,交出;放弃(习惯等),停止
  • She has given over thinking of her own beauty.她不再想到自己的美丽。

• ② 专用为;沉溺(于恶习)(★用被动式)
  • The place is given over to a children's playground.这个地方是专用为儿童游乐场的。
  • He is given over to drinking.他沉溺于饮酒。

• ③[常用祈使法]【英口】停止(=stop)
  • Give over complaining!停止抱怨!

• ④ 【英口】停止
  • Give over!停止!