
好词典

源自中古英语 quiten,借自古法语 quiter(释放、免除),最终源于拉丁语 quietus(平静的、自由的)。
❶ 主动停止或离开某个职位、活动或状态,常用于辞职或戒除习惯等场景。
“She quit her job to travel the world.”
(她辞去工作去环游世界。)
“He finally quit smoking after 10 years.”
(在吸烟十年后,他终于戒掉了。)
❶ 形容完全摆脱或免除某种状态,常见于法律或正式文件中。
“The tenant was declared quit of all obligations.”
(租户被宣布免除所有义务。)
“After paying the debt, he was quit and free.”
(还清债务后,他彻底解脱了。)
quit cold turkey — 突然彻底戒除某种成瘾行为(如吸烟、酗酒),而非逐步减少。
“He quit drinking alcohol cold turkey last New Year.”
(去年新年他突然彻底戒酒了。)
call it quits — 决定结束某件事(如关系、合作或活动),通常暗示双方同意停止。
“After years of arguments, they finally called it quits.”
(经过多年的争吵,他们最终决定分手。)