be as good as lost;be only an empty title; cease to exist except in name;exist in name only
? 東北已經(jīng)淪陷四年多； 華北也早就～；……(楊沫《青春之歌》527) The Northeast has been occupied for four years; northern China is as good as lost; …/這朝廷原是個(gè)～。(李六如《六十年的變遷》 Ⅰ—79) …the imperial throne is now only a puppet.
名存實(shí)亡
cease to exist except in name;exist in name only
這個(gè)組織早已～。This organization has long since existed in name only./上海小吃早已～。The Shanghai snacks have long since lost their distinctive flavor.
名存實(shí)亡mínɡ cún shí wánɡ
名義上還有，實(shí)際上已不存在了。exist in name only, be only an empty title, cease to exist except in name