词汇 | part with |
释义 | Phr V part with parts, parting, parted part with sth to give something away, usually when you do not want toI was going to give away her old baby clothes but I couldn't bring myself to part with them.You know how difficult it is getting Simon to part with his hard-earned cash. (= to spend money) part with sth/sb not passive to give or sell something to someone else, when you do not really want to: She took the gun from Jack, who parted with it reluctantly. Retail stores will have to work hard this season to persuade shoppers to part with their money.■ SIMILAR TO: hand over■ OPPOSITE: hold onto/hold on to part with (someone or something)1. To relinquish, let go of, or give up someone or something. My dad does everything in his power not to part with his money, so we don't expect to get anything we don't absolutely need. I hate to part with this dress, but if you really want it, you can have it. 2. To separate or depart from someone or something; to stop associating with someone or something. I was so surprised to learn that he was parting with the agency—he'd been with them for nearly ten years! John parted with Bill after it came to light that Bill didn't want to ever have kids. part with someone or somethingto give up or let go of someone or something. She did not want to part with her friend. I could never part with my books. part withGive up, let go of, relinquish, as in Janice hated to part with her cat, but the landlord wouldn't allow pets. [Mid-1300s] part withv. 1. To leave the company of someone; go away from someone: After months of negotiations, we've decided to part with the company. 2. To give up or let go of something; relinquish something: It's hard for me to part with old mementos. |
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