To discharge with an explosion. Hence figurative. To fire off (a joke, speech, etc.). to let off steam: see steam, n. 7d.
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| 释义 | the world > matter > light > firework > [verb (transitive)] > let off (3) to let off1714 To discharge with an explosion. Hence figurative. To fire off (a joke, speech, etc.). to let off steam: see steam, n. 7d. fire1740 transitive. To discharge (a gun, cannon, or other firearm); to shoot (a weapon). Also: to let off (a firework), to explode (a mine). squib1892 To let off (a squib); to fire (a gun, etc.), esp. with the priming or powder only; †to shoot (an arrow). |
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