释义
) (of boxers or their seconds) throw a towel (or sponge) into the ring as a token of defeat
（拳击手或其助手将毛巾、海绵扔进拳击场内以示）认输。
abandon a struggle; admit defeat.
放弃斗争；承认失败。
双语例句
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Isn't it too early to throw in the sponge?
现在就放弃不是太早了吗？
近义词
yieldcry uncle