let out
US /lɛt aʊt/
UK /lɛt aʊt/
片語動詞
1.
放出, 釋放
to allow (a person or animal) to leave a place
範例:
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Can you let out the dog before you leave?
你走之前能把狗放出去嗎？
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The teacher let the students out early today.
老師今天提前放學生走了。
2.
放寬, 放大
to make (a garment) larger
範例:
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I need to let out the waist of these trousers.
我需要把這條褲子的腰圍放寬。
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She had to let out her dress after gaining weight.
她增重後不得不把裙子放寬。
3.
發出, 說出
to make (a sound) or utter (a cry)
範例:
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She let out a gasp of surprise.
她發出了一聲驚訝的喘息。
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The dog let out a loud bark.
狗發出了一聲響亮的吠叫。
4.
洩露, 透露
to reveal (a secret)
範例:
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Don't let out my secret!
不要洩露我的秘密！
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He accidentally let out the news about their engagement.
他不小心洩露了他們訂婚的消息。