释义:
give out 发布,发生故障,分发
give out 是机械或我们的身体机能“停止正常运作”(stop working)的意思,即“发生故障”(break down)。当然,最常用的形式为表示“分发”(distribute)。
例句:
We can give out one to everyone who comes into the store.
我们可以给进到店铺里的每位客人发一个。
The hospital won't give out any information.
医院不会透露任何个人信息。
The tire gave out and completely exploded.
轮胎磨损很严重,最后完全爆开了。
对话:
A: There're a lot of ways to celebrate Christmas.
庆祝圣诞节有很多方式。
B: Many people give out Christmas presents.
很多人会分发圣诞节礼物。