Phrase
gets at
/ɡet æt/
verb
够到;拿到;得到
gets at is the third person singular of get at.
to reach, access, or obtain something
- 1.
To manage to gain access to.
设法接触到;够到
- 2.
To understand or ascertain by investigation.
查明;弄明白
- 3.
To mean, signify, imply.
意指;暗指
- 4.
To attack verbally or physically; to annoy, bother.
攻击;使烦恼
- 5.
To persuade by intimidation; to tamper with; to corrupt.
胁迫;收买;腐蚀
- 6.
To begin working on or dealing with.
着手处理;开始做
找到;查明;责备;批评;指责;暗示;意指;设法接触到;够到;查明;弄明白
In use
The sweets are on the top shelf, so the children can't get at them.
He pushed the sofa aside to get at the toy that was stuck underneath.
You may need a flashlight to get at the switch behind the machine.
get at sth
表示触到或拿到某物。
Can you get at the top shelf?
你能够到顶层架子吗?
get at sb
表示指责或不断批评某人。
He's always getting at his younger brother.
他老是批评他的弟弟。
get at sth (meaning)
表示暗示或意指某事。
What are you getting at?
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Learner notes
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