be as good as lost;be only an empty title; cease to exist except in name;exist in name only
❍ 东北已经沦陷四年多； 华北也早就～；……(杨沫《青春之歌》527) The Northeast has been occupied for four years; northern China is as good as lost; …/这朝廷原是个～。(李六如《六十年的变迁》 Ⅰ—79) …the imperial throne is now only a puppet.
名存实亡
cease to exist except in name;exist in name only
这个组织早已～。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.
名存实亡mínɡ cún shí wánɡ
名义上还有，实际上已不存在了。exist in name only, be only an empty title, cease to exist except in name