| 词汇 | figure out |
| 释义 | Idiom figure someone or something out Theme: UNDERSTANDING to understand someone or something; to find an explanation for someone or something.It's hard to figure John out. I don't know what he means.I can't figure out this recipe. Idiom figure outfigure (someone) out to understand why someone behaves the way they do.I've never been able to figure her out.Could anyone ever figure out my parents? Phr V figure out figures, figuring, figured figure out sth/sb or figure sth/sb out to understand something or someone, or to find the answer to something by thinking carefullyoften + question wordI can't figure out why he did it.I've never been able to figure Sue out. figure out sth/sb • figure sth/sb out to understand something or someone, or find the answer to a question, problem etc, after thinking about them carefully: I've know Zack for years but I still can't figure him out. It took her a few minutes to figure out what he was trying to say. I'm trying to figure out a way of paying him back the money I owe him.■ SIMILAR TO: fathom out BrE, work out especially BrE figure out1. To come to understand someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "figure" and "out." Can you figure out these instructions? What do you think we're supposed to do next? A: "I just can't figure the new kid out." B: "I know, he's kind of weird." 2. To determine something. Have you guys figured out a venue for the party yet? figure someone or something outto begin to comprehend someone or something; to come to understand someone or something better. I just can't figure you out. I can't figure out quiet people readily. figure out1. Discover or determine, as in Let's figure out a way to help. [Early 1900s] 2. Solve or decipher, as in Can you figure out this puzzle? [Early 1800s] figure outv. 1. To discover or decide something: Let's figure out a way to help. We figured out when to hold the next meeting. 2. To solve or decipher something: Can you figure this puzzle out? Late into the night, I figured out my homework assignment. |
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