let off steam

뜻

to release strong feelings or energy harmlessly

쌓인 감정이나 기운을 해롭지 않게 발산하다.

예문

1. 1The children run around the park after school to let off steam.
2. 2I go swimming on Wednesdays to let off steam.
3. 3He let off steam by cleaning the whole kitchen.
4. 4Sometimes a long walk is the best way to let off steam.
5. 5She lets off steam at the gym instead of arguing with her flatmates.

문법

동사만 바뀌며 과거형은 원형과 같다(lets, let, letting). 여기서 steam은 셀 수 없는 명사이므로 관사를 붙이지 않는다.

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