deep-six

英 [ˌdiːp ˈsɪks]

美 [ˌdiːp ˈsɪks]

v.  放弃; 抛弃; 丢弃

现在分词：deep-sixing　过去式：deep-sixed　第三人称单数：deep-sixes　

牛津词典

verb

• 放弃；抛弃；丢弃
  to decide not to do or use sth that you had planned to do or use
  1. Plans to build a new mall were deep-sixed after protests from local residents.
     修建新室内购物中心的计划由于当地居民反对而搁浅。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 丢弃;毁掉
  Todeep-sixsomething means to get rid of it or destroy it.
  1. I'd simply like to deep-six this whole project.
     我简直想把整个项目都扔进垃圾堆。

英英释义

verb

• throw from a boat
  Synonym:throw overboard
• toss out
  1. deep-six these old souvenirs!
  Synonym:give it the deep six

双语例句

• You might, for example, deep-six an unplesant letter from a former friend.
  你也可以，比如说，丢掉一封以前朋友写给你的信。
• You may deep-six a book you don't enjoy.
  你可以扔掉自己不喜欢的书。
• I'd simply like to deep-six this whole project.
  我简直想把整个项目都扔进垃圾堆。