词汇 "get at" 在中文的含义

"get at" 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

get at

US /ɡet æt/

UK /ɡet æt/

够到, 查明

to reach or gain access to something

示例:

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The cat tried to get at the bird in the cage.

猫试图够到笼子里的鸟。

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It's hard to get at the truth when everyone is lying.

当所有人都撒谎时，很难查明真相。

同义词:

access reach obtain acquire uncover

暗示, 意指

to imply or suggest something; to mean something

示例:

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What are you trying to get at?

你到底想说什么？

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I don't understand what he's getting at with all these vague statements.

我不明白他这些含糊其辞的说法到底想表达什么。

同义词:

imply suggest hint allude to insinuate

找麻烦, 挑剔

to annoy or criticize someone repeatedly

示例:

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Why are you always getting at me?

你为什么总是找我麻烦？

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His boss keeps getting at him about his punctuality.

他的老板老是挑剔他的准时问题。

同义词:

annoy criticize harass nag badger