to give out
[phrase form: give]
01
分发, 分配
to distribute something among a group of individuals
Transitive: to give out sth to sb
例子
The charity organization plans to give out food to the needy during the holiday season.
慈善机构计划在假期期间向有需要的人分发食物。
The teacher will give out textbooks to the students at the beginning of the school year.
老师将在学年开始时向学生分发教科书。
02
停止工作, 坏掉
to stop working or functioning
Intransitive
例子
The old car finally gave out after years of constant use.
那辆旧车在多年不断使用后终于报废了。
The computer gave out and crashed, losing all the unsaved work.
电脑坏了并崩溃了，丢失了所有未保存的工作。
03
释放, 散发
to release or discharge light, heat, vapor, or other forms of energy or substances
Transitive: to give out energy or substances
例子
The volcano gave out clouds of ash and smoke during its eruption.
火山在喷发期间释放出了灰烬和烟雾的云。
The campfire gave out a warm and comforting glow.
篝火散发出温暖而舒适的光芒。
04
耗尽, 不足
to run out or not have enough for a specific need or demand
Intransitive
例子
The food supplies gave out before the end of the winter, leaving them without provisions.
食物供应在冬天结束前耗尽，使他们没有了粮食。
The printer 's ink cartridge gave out right in the middle of printing an important document.
打印机的墨盒在打印重要文件时用完了。
05
宣布, 传播
to make an announcement or convey information to a group of people, often with the intention of publicizing or disseminating the information more widely
Transitive: to give out information
例子
The school principal gave out the news of the upcoming talent show during the morning assembly.
校长在晨会上宣布了即将举行的才艺表演的消息。
The company will give out a press release to announce its new product launch.
该公司将发布新闻稿，宣布其新产品的推出。
