词典释义：
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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Most businesses do not throw in the towel.
大多数企业没有认输。
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Isn't it too early to throw in the towel?
现在就放弃，不是太早了么？
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But that doesn't mean you throw in the towel.
但是，这并不意味着你认输了。
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A strong woman will cry, but will not throw in the towel.
坚强的女人会哭，但是不会认输。
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It's too early to throw in the towel. There's still hope.
现在放弃太早了，仍然有希望啊！
近义词
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Stop it, Sheldon. Do I say "stop what?" or just throw in the towel?
少来了，谢尔顿。我是接“少来什么”还是该停止装傻了？
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