let go
US /let ɡoʊ/
UK /let ɡəʊ/
구동사
1.
놓다, 놓아주다
to release one's grip on someone or something
예시:
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Don't let go of the rope!
밧줄을 놓지 마!
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He finally let go of my hand.
그는 마침내 내 손을 놓았다.
2.
털어버리다, 잊다
to stop thinking about or being angry about something from the past
예시:
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You need to let go of the past and move on.
과거를 털어버리고 앞으로 나아가야 해.
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It's hard to let go of a grudge.
원한을 버리는 것은 어렵다.
3.
해고하다, 내보내다
to dismiss someone from a job
예시:
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The company had to let go of several employees due to budget cuts.
회사는 예산 감축으로 인해 여러 직원을 해고해야 했다.
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He was let go after ten years of service.
그는 10년 근무 후 해고되었다.