Or, if things are really bad, they may say they have to throw in the towel.

如果情况确实很糟糕，他们可能会说，他们不得不认输（throw in the towel）。

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Isn't it too early to throw in the towel? We may still be able to finish it.

现在就放弃，不是太早了么？我们或者还可以及时做完这件事的。

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Or, of course, it could mean you are done with your relationship and are about to throw in the towel.

或者，当然了，它可能意味着你对你的人际关系感到精疲力尽并准备认输。

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But in this next passage, which is Numbers 11, Moses is the one who is impatient with the Israelites' constant complaints and lack of faith, and he's ready to throw in the towel.

但在下一篇《民数记》11中，摩西成为了那个对犹太人不停的抱怨，缺乏信仰,没有耐心的人，他准备认输。

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I'm about to throw in the towel.

我想我要投降了。

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