英语词汇“let off”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

let offlet (someone) off

to not punish someone.

The judge let the boys off because they hadn't ever been in trouble before.

Related vocabulary: off the hook

Phr V

let off

lets, letting, let

let off sb or let sb off

to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish someone severely

I'll let you off this time, but I don't ever want to catch you stealing again.

often + with

She thought she would be sent to prison, but the judge let her off with (= gave her) a £1000 fine.The police only gave him a warning - he was let off lightly. (= he was given a less serious punishment than he deserved)

let off sb or let sb off (sth)

to allow someone not to do an unpleasant job or duty, or to allow someone not to pay you money that they owe you

I'm letting you off your homework today because it's almost the end of term.I've found someone else to work on Christmas Eve, so you've been let off the hook. (= you do not have to work)

let off sth or let sth off

to make an exploding device {e.g. bomb, firework} explode, or to fire a gun

A group of kids were letting off crackers in the street.As the protestors came closer, the soldiers let off a round of machine-gun fire into the air.

let off (sth) or let (sth) off

British & Australian slang to allow gas to escape from your bottom

There's an awful smell in here. Who's let off?

let off

1. To allow someone to disembark from a mode of transportation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "let" and "off." Hey, let me off! This is my stop! I'll be back to the station after I let off the rest of the passengers at the next stop.

2. To pardon, release, or allow someone to escape from blame, responsibility, obligation, or difficulty. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "let" and "off." At first, Sam was suspected of stealing money from the safe, but he was let off after security camera footage showed it was someone else. I was meant to spend the weekend cleaning out the garage, but my wife let me off so I could go on the big fishing trip with my buddies.

3. To release or emit something. I called the repair guy because the furnace suddenly stopped letting off heat last night. We dove for cover when we heard someone suddenly start letting off shots.

let someone (get) off (something)

to permit someone to disembark, dismount, or leave something. Please move and let me get off the bus. Let her off!

let someone off (easy)

and let someone off

to release or dismiss someone without punishment. The judge didn't let me off easy. The judge let off Mary with a warning.

let something off

to release something; to give something off. The engine let some evil smelling smoke off. The flower let off a wonderful smell.

let off

1. Release by exploding; see blow off steam.

2. Allow to go free or escape; excuse from punishment. For example, They let her off from attending graduation, or The headmaster let him off with a reprimand. [Early 1800s] Also see off the hook.

let off

1. To allow someone to disembark from a vehicle: My house is just down the street, but you can let me off at the corner. The bus driver let off the passengers at the terminal.

2. To excuse or pardon someone from something unpleasant, as punishment or work: I'm going to let you off this once, but if I catch you cheating again, you're going to be expelled. The police arrested the leader and let off the rest of the gang with only a warning.

3. To emit something, as heat, gas, or sound: The stove lets off a lot of heat.

4. To detonate or discharge something: The police officer let off a warning shot. We let a firecracker off in the park.

词汇	let off
释义	Idiom let offlet (someone) off to not punish someone. The judge let the boys off because they hadn't ever been in trouble before. Related vocabulary: off the hook Phr V let off lets, letting, let let off sb or let sb off to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish someone severely I'll let you off this time, but I don't ever want to catch you stealing again. often + with She thought she would be sent to prison, but the judge let her off with (= gave her) a £1000 fine.The police only gave him a warning - he was let off lightly. (= he was given a less serious punishment than he deserved) let off sb or let sb off (sth) to allow someone not to do an unpleasant job or duty, or to allow someone not to pay you money that they owe you I'm letting you off your homework today because it's almost the end of term.I've found someone else to work on Christmas Eve, so you've been let off the hook. (= you do not have to work) let off sth or let sth off to make an exploding device {e.g. bomb, firework} explode, or to fire a gun A group of kids were letting off crackers in the street.As the protestors came closer, the soldiers let off a round of machine-gun fire into the air. let off (sth) or let (sth) off British & Australian slang to allow gas to escape from your bottom There's an awful smell in here. Who's let off? phraselet off1. let sb off • let off sb to not punish someone when they have done something wrong: "I'm sorry, I'm late!" "I'll let you off this time." Beaney should have been booked for that foul, but the referee let him off.+ with Kids who are caught stealing are often just let off with a warning.let sb off lightly (=give someone a punishment that is less serious than they deserve) You have been fined for this offence in the past: this time I am not letting you off so lightly.2. let sb off sth • let sb off • let off sb to allow someone not to do a job that they are supposed to do, or not to pay a debt that they owe: Will you let me off the washing up tonight? I want to go out early. A spokesman said the government was willing to let the company off its 8 million-dollar debt.3. let off sth • *let sth* off to make something such as a bomb explode, or to fire a gun: Terrorists let off a massive bomb in the city centre. "Stop right there!" he yelled, and let off a warning shot. What time do they start letting off the fireworks?4. let sb off** to stop a car, bus etc to allow someone to get out: Ask the taxi driver to let you off by the post office. Do you want me to let you off here?■ SIMILAR TO: drop off informal, set down5. let off sth • *let sth* off** BrE to rent part of a building to someone: The Burtons let off part of the house and lived in the rest. Part of the building is let off as a separate factory.■ SIMILAR TO: rent out, let out BrE6. let off sth • *let sth* off** to produce heat, gas, sound etc: It's only a small radiator, so it doesn't let off much heat. The ship let off a couple of blasts from its siren and slowly began to move away from the dock.■ SIMILAR TO: give off, produce formal, emit formal7. let off BrE informal to allow air to escape from your bottom, making a rude noise and an unpleasant smell: Ugh! What a stink! Who's let off?■ SIMILAR TO: fart, break wind let off 1. To allow someone to disembark from a mode of transportation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "let" and "off." Hey, let me off! This is my stop! I'll be back to the station after I let off the rest of the passengers at the next stop. 2. To pardon, release, or allow someone to escape from blame, responsibility, obligation, or difficulty. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "let" and "off." At first, Sam was suspected of stealing money from the safe, but he was let off after security camera footage showed it was someone else. I was meant to spend the weekend cleaning out the garage, but my wife let me off so I could go on the big fishing trip with my buddies. 3. To release or emit something. I called the repair guy because the furnace suddenly stopped letting off heat last night. We dove for cover when we heard someone suddenly start letting off shots. let someone (get) off (something) to permit someone to disembark, dismount, or leave something. Please move and let me get off the bus. Let her off! let someone off (easy) and let someone off to release or dismiss someone without punishment. The judge didn't let me off easy. The judge let off Mary with a warning. let something off to release something; to give something off. The engine let some evil smelling smoke off. The flower let off a wonderful smell. let off 1. Release by exploding; see blow off steam. 2. Allow to go free or escape; excuse from punishment. For example, They let her off from attending graduation, or The headmaster let him off with a reprimand. [Early 1800s] Also see off the hook. let off v. 1. To allow someone to disembark from a vehicle: My house is just down the street, but you can let me off at the corner. The bus driver let off the passengers at the terminal. 2. To excuse or pardon someone from something unpleasant, as punishment or work: I'm going to let you off this once, but if I catch you cheating again, you're going to be expelled. The police arrested the leader and let off the rest of the gang with only a warning. 3. To emit something, as heat, gas, or sound: The stove lets off a lot of heat. 4. To detonate or discharge something: The police officer let off a warning shot. We let a firecracker off in the park.
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