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单词 get at
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get at

phrasal verb transitive
Other entries for this word
get on at phrasal verb
get back at phrasal verb
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyget at
he/she/itgets at
present participlegetting at
past tensegot at
past participlegot at
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    (get at something) to manage to reach or touch something

    I keep the sweets up here where the children can’t get at them.

    Synonyms and related words
    To touch, or to pick up someone or something
    touch
    pick up
    handle
  2. 2
    ​usually progressive(get at something) to try to suggest something without saying it directly

    What are you getting at?

    Synonyms and related words
    Being careful about what you say
    imply
    get at
    convey
  3. 3
    (get at something) to discover the true facts about something

    This was an attempt to stop journalists getting at the truth.

    Synonyms and related words
    To find out information
    find out
    read up on
    hear of
  4. 4
    (get at someone) ​British​informalto criticize someone again and again in a way that is unfair

    Why are you always getting at me?

    Synonyms and related words
    To criticize, accuse or blame
    criticize
    blame
    put down

get at

phrasal verb transitive
Other entries for this word
get back at phrasal verb
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyget at
he/she/itgets at
present participlegetting at
past tensegot at
past participlegotten at
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    ​usually progressive(get at something) to try to suggest something without saying it directly

    What are you getting at?

    Synonyms and related words
    Being careful about what you say
    imply
    get at
    convey
  2. 2
    (get at something) to discover the true facts about something

    This was an attempt to stop reporters from getting at the truth.

    Synonyms and related words
    To find out information
    find out
    read up on
    discover
  3. 3
    (get at something) to manage to reach or touch something

    I keep the cookies up here where the children can’t get at them.

    Synonyms and related words
    To touch, or to pick up someone or something
    touch
    pick up
    handle
  4. 4
    (get at someone) ​British​informalto criticize someone again and again in a way that is unfair

    Why are you always getting at me?

    Synonyms and related words
    To criticize, accuse or blame
    criticize
    blame
    put down
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