throw (或 chuck, toss) in the towel 〈口〉(拳击中)承认失败；认输 I think it's time to throw in the towel. 我认为现在是认输的时候了。 towel off (或 down) 擦干(…的)身子 I like to towel off by rubbing hard after a bath. 我喜欢在洗澡后用毛巾使劲擦拭把身体弄干。 I towel(l)ed my son down very thoroughly because he was wet to the skin. 我给儿子上上下下用毛巾擦抹，因为他浑身湿透了。