get away with

短语
大学

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发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To get away, or escape, taking (something) with one.

    The thieves got away with a million pounds' worth of jewellery.

  2. 2.

    To escape punishment for doing something objectionable.

    习语

    Do you think we could get away with taking Dad’s car?

    Not many people have gotten away with stealing that much money.

    Our teacher's so strict, he'd never let us get away with anything in class.

  3. 3.

    To avoid the consequences of doing something by an easier method.

    非正式 引申义

    It's warm today, so you can probably get away with just wearing a short-sleeved shirt.