to give up on
[phrase form: give]
01
放弃, 不再相信
to stop believing that something is possible or achievable
例子
After numerous failed attempts, he decided to give up on his dream of becoming a professional musician.
在多次尝试失败后，他决定放弃成为职业音乐家的梦想。
After facing numerous rejections, she decided to give up on her dream of switching careers and accepted her current job.
在遭遇多次拒绝后，她决定放弃转行的梦想，接受了现在的工作。
02
放弃, 对...失去信心
to no longer believe in someone showing any positive development in their behavior, relationship, etc.
例子
She felt like her friends had given up on her during her difficult times.
她感觉在她困难的时候，她的朋友们放弃了她。
After years of disappointment, she decided to give up on her partner.
经过多年的失望，她决定放弃她的伴侣。
