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单词 let off
释义 let off
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to touch off : ignite, explode
  < felt like a boy who wanted to let off crackers — I.L.Idriess >
  < explosions produced by letting off small charges of dynamite backstage — W.L.Gresham >
 specifically : fire
  < let off their guns at British ships — G.F.Hudson >
 b. : to give vent to : get off
  < before I left I let off a dissent — O.W.Holmes †1935 >
2.
 a. : to release from something, especially a penalty : pardon, excuse
  < the offender was let off with a severe reprimand — Harvey Graham >
  < you have promised to sing one song … and I cannot let you off — W.H.Hudson †1922 >
 b. : to release from duty
  < had let the men off for the last quarter of the day — Mary Austin >
3. : to neglect an opportunity to dismiss or score against (an opponent)
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