throw in the towel

英 [θrəʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl]

美 [θroʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl]

承认失败;认输

英英释义

verb

give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope
1. In the second round, the challenger gave up
Synonym:drop outgive upfall by the waysidedrop by the waysidethrow inquitchuck up the sponge

However, a financially happy person knows that life happens and they don't quickly throw in the towel.
不过他们知道生活多起伏，不会马上认输的。
When you throw in the towel, you admit defeat.
当你把毛巾扔下，你就是承认输了。
When it's time to throw in the towel.
什么时候是到该认输啦。
When they found out he was receiving bribes, the senator knew it was time to throw in the towel.
当他们发现他收受贿赂时，那参议员明白收场的时候到了。
It's a bit early to throw in the towel& you've only just started the job.
现在放弃为时尚早&你才刚刚开始这项工作。
Now comes word that some of its dealers are ready to throw in the towel.
现在有传言说，部分萨博的经销商已经打算洗手不干了。
Don't beat yourself up, and don't throw in the towel.
千万别自己打击自己。也千万不要轻言放弃，承认失败。
But what happens when a week goes by and you don't receive an offer? Should you sit by the phone and wait or throw in the towel?
但是当一个礼拜过去后你还没有收到通知呢？你要守候在电话旁边还是认输放弃呢？
Did you really think I was just gonna throw in the towel?
你认为我真的就此放弃吗？
Are there any telltale signs you should be looking for when trying to decide if you throw in the towel?
当你在决定是否要放弃的时候，你是不是应该寻找一些迹象呢？