let off steam
/ˌlet ɒf ˈstiːm/INFORMAL · B2
中文對應
沒有直接對應的說法
字面意思: «放出蒸汽»
意思
to release strong feelings or energy harmlessly
無害地發洩強烈的情緒或精力.
例句
- 1The children run around the park after school to let off steam.
- 2I go swimming on Wednesdays to let off steam.
- 3He let off steam by cleaning the whole kitchen.
- 4Sometimes a long walk is the best way to let off steam.
- 5She lets off steam at the gym instead of arguing with her flatmates.
文法
只有動詞變化,其過去式與原形相同(lets、let、letting)。這裡的 steam 是不可數名詞,不加冠詞。
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