词汇 | let out |
释义 | Idiom let outlet out (something) 1. to make a piece of clothing larger. Can this skirt be let out at the side? 2. to make something known. If anyone lets out this information, they will face immediate punishment. 3. to suddenly make a sound. Elena let out an ear-splitting scream as her brother, Julio, disappeared over the wall. Usage notes: often said about laughing or shouting Phr V let out lets, letting, let let out sb/sth or let sb/sth out to allow a person or animal to leave somewhere, especially by opening a locked or closed doorI stopped the car to let Susie out. often + ofRosie lets her hamster out of its cage every night.He was let out after serving just two years of his four-year prison sentence. let out sth or let sth out to allow air or water to come out of somethingoften + ofYou need to let some air out of those tyres. outlet nouna waste water outlet to make a particular soundShe let out a cry of delight when she opened the present.Gary let out a groan when I told him what he had to do. to express or get rid of an angry emotion by doing a particular activitySports such as football and rugby provide a good opportunity for people to let out their aggression. outlet noun usually singularWriting provided him with an outlet for the frustration he was feeling. to tell someone about something which was supposed to be a secretWouldn't you know that Mary would let the secret out! British & Australian if you let out a building or part of a building that you own, you allow someone to pay you money so that they can live in it or use itKate decided to let out her London flat while she was working in Boston. often + toYou could make some money by letting out your spare room to students. to make a piece of clothing wider by removing the sewing from the side edges and then sewing closer to the edge of the materialI'm going to have to let this skirt out - I've put on so much weight recently. let out sb or let sb out to allow someone not to get involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation, or to allow someone not to do something which they have agreed to doJan's got to look after the kids on Saturday evening, so that lets her out. often + ofThey refused to let him out of his written contract. let-out nounI didn't want to go on the trip and John being ill was the perfect let-out. let-out adjective (always before noun) British & AustralianThe contract has a let-out clause in case you change your mind. let out American if something that people go to {e.g. school, movie} lets out, it ends and everyone leavesThe movie let out at 9.00 and we all went for a pizza.When does school let out for Christmas? let sb out • let out sb to open or unlock a door so that someone can leave somewhere: Haley went downstairs to let the cat out. The youth was trapped inside the building, and had to ask a passer-by to let him out.let yourself out She crept through the dark silent house and let herself out into the garden.2. let out sth not passive literary to make a particular sound: Eugene let out a long loud laugh when he heard what had happened. Without thinking, I touched the metal bar. It was so hot I almost let out a scream. As soon as he had gone, they all let out a deep sigh of relief.■ SIMILAR TO: utter formal3. let out sth • let sth out to express or get rid of strong feelings, especially when you feel very angry or upset about something: Sometimes it's good to cry and just let it all out.outlet n C a way of expressing or getting rid of strong feelings about something: Hope described his boxing career as the perfect outlet for his aggression.4. let sth out • let out sth to allow air, water etc to escape or flow out of something: The kitchen door was open, letting out all the warmth from the room.let out a breath (=breathe air out of your lungs) "Could you take a deep breath," the doctor said, "and then let it out slowly."outlet n C a hole or pipe that air or water can flow out of: For both the bath and the sink, you have to buy the taps and the waste outlet separately.5. let sth out • let out sth to tell people something that was intended to be a secret: George was the only person who could have let this information out. I was worried he might let out my secret. Who let out that it's my birthday today?let the cat out of the bag (=tell people something that was intended to be a secret) Mr Dunn let the cat out of the bag about the government's true intentions.■ SIMILAR TO: reveal6. let out sth • let sth out BrE to allow someone to rent a house, apartment etc that you own: We could let out a room to make a bit of extra cash. The house next door, Number 3, was let out as three flats.■ SIMILAR TO: rent out, let7. let sb out of a contract/agreement to allow someone not to have to do what they have agreed to do in a contract: Kaelin was let out of his radio contract in order to pursue film and TV roles.let-out n C usually singular BrE something that allows someone to avoid doing something unpleasant or something that they do not want to do: The insurance company refused to pay anything in the end because of some let-out in the contract.8. let sth out • let out sth to sew up a piece of clothing in a way that makes it wider or looser than before, so that someone can fit into it: I'll never get into this skirt again unless I can let it out a bit.■ OPPOSITE: let out1. To allow someone or an animal to leave a particular place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "let" and "out." I already let the dog out—she's having a fine time romping around the back yard. I let out the kids for a while so they could burn off some energy. 2. To free a person or animal from a place of confinement or captivity. A noun or pronoun is used between "let" and "out." He'll be an old man by the time they let him out of prison. I decided to let the mouse out of the trap, rather than kill it. 3. To release or discharge something under pressure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "let" and "out." Ugh, some pranksters let the air out of my tires. If too much steam builds up, you need to let out some of it. 4. To allow someone to avoid an obligation or responsibility. A noun or pronoun is used between "let" and "out." That agreement you signed is iron-clad—there's no way they'll let you out of it. We can't just let her out of her commitments like that. 5. To be concluded, as of a meeting or day of school or work. A: "Hey, you're back early." B: "Yeah, that meeting let out earlier than I'd anticipated." Give me a text when school lets out, and I'll come pick you up. 6. To reveal or disclose something, usually of a private or secret nature. If you let out any details about the surprise party, Mom will start bombarding you with questions. 7. To release or utter something audibly. I let out a shriek when the dog suddenly jumped on me. The lion let out an intimidating roar. 8. To alter the seams in a garment to make it larger. The seamstress let out that dress for me so I could wear it while I was eight months pregnant. 9. To offer something (typically a property or residence) for rent. If you're going to be studying abroad this semester, why not just let out your apartment? let out (some sound)To utter some loud, forceful sound. I let out a shriek when the dog suddenly jumped on me. The lion let out an intimidating roar. let (someone or an animal) (get) out (of something)1. to permit someone or an animal to exit or escape from something or some place. Please let the president get out of the car. Don't let the snake get out! 2. to permit someone or an animal to evade something. I will not let you get out of your responsibilities. They wouldn't let me out of the contract. let something out (to someone)to rent something to someone. I let the back room out to a college boy. I let out the back room to someone. let something out1. Fig. to reveal something; to tell about a secret or a plan. (See also something out">leak something out.) It was supposed to be a secret. Who let it out? Who let out the secret? 2. Fig. to enlarge an article of clothing. She had to let her overcoat out because she had gained some weight. I see you have had to let out your trousers. let out (with) something1. to state or utter something loudly. The man let out with a screaming accusation about the person whom he thought had wounded him. She let out a torrent of curses. 2. to give forth a scream or yell. She let out with a bloodcurdling scream when she saw the snake in her chair. They let out with shouts of delight when they saw the cake. let out[for an event that includes many people] to end. (The people are then permitted to come out.) What time does the movie let out? I have to meet someone in the lobby. The meeting let out at about seven o'clock. School lets out in June. let out1. Allow to get out; also see get out of. 2. Make known, reveal, as in I thought it was a secret-who let it out? [First half of 1800s] Also see let the cat out of the bag. 3. Come to a close, end, as in What time does school let out? [Late 1800s] 4. Increase the size of a garment, as in May's coat needs to be let out across the shoulders. This usage refers to opening some of the seams. [Late 1700s] let outv. 1. To allow someone or something to exit from some place; release someone or something: My neighbor let out the dog for the night. After the party, we let the helium out of the balloons. 2. To make some sound: I let a sigh of relief out when I saw my test score. I let out a shriek when I saw the mouse. 3. To come to a close; end: School let out early. 4. To make something known; reveal something: Who let that story out? If you let out the secret, our team will lose. 5. To increase the size of a garment by undoing its seams: The tailor let out my new coat. The kids grew so much this year that I had to let all the hems out on their jeans. 6. To rent or lease something to someone: We decided to let the apartment out for extra income. The neighbors let out the space over the garage to students. |
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