| 词汇 | deliver of |
| 释义 | Phr V deliver of delivers, delivering, delivered be delivered of sb (always passive) formal if a woman is delivered of a baby, she gives birth to a babyThe Princess was delivered of a healthy baby girl at 9 o'clock this morning. deliver yourself of sth (always reflexive) formal to express somethingHe delivered himself of a bitter attack on his opponent. deliver (someone or oneself) of (something)1. To rescue or free someone from a difficulty or burden. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "deliver" and "of." Ugh, nothing will deliver us of all the extra work we've inherited since Jane retired. The act of confession finally delivered me of my guilt. 2. To say something. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "deliver" and "of." I can't believe he delivered himself of such inappropriate language in front of children! deliver someone of somethingto free someone from some burden or problem; to liberate someone from some confinement. He was looking for someone to deliver him of his burdensome responsibility. He was delivered of his burden. deliver (oneself) of To pronounce; utter: Before leaving I delivered myself of a few choice comments. |
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