gave

英 [ɡeɪv]

美 [ɡeɪv]

v. 给; 交给; 赠送; 赠与; 送给; (为某人)提供，供给，供应
give的过去式

柯林斯词典

This gave me a clue as to the source of the problem.
这件事给我提供了找出问题根源的线索。
I also had friends who gave me a great deal of encouragement
我还有些朋友给了我很多鼓励。
He met the foreign friends and gave a banquet in their honour.
他会见了外国朋友，并设宴招待了他们。
We gave him paint and brushes
我们给了他油漆和几把刷子。
She stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn
她伸了个懒腰，打了个大哈欠。
I gave her a glance.
我看了她一眼。
He gave up the attempt in despair.
他在绝望中放弃了这种尝试。
He gave me a book, a pen and some money besides.
他给了我一本书，一支钢笔，此外还给了我一些钱。
He gave me the envelope and we parted
他给了我那个信封，我们就告别了。
She gave a mocking smile
她露出了嘲弄的笑容。