| 释义 |
let off the hook
[英] [let ɒf ðə hʊk]
[美] [lɛt ɔf ðə hʊk]
[短语] 摆脱困境
词频排名 43806/55435
学习人数 8
难度等级 1/10
认知比例 33.33%
例句
I am grateful that you help me let off the hook.
我很感激你帮我摆脱困境。
He counted on his friends to help him let off the hook.
他指望朋友们帮他摆脱困境。
"Once they found the real culprit, they let Mary off the hook."
他们一发现真正的罪犯，就会把玛丽放出来。
助记
联想
let off 宽恕，放过；开(枪)，放(炮、烟火等)
stranded
in a tight corner
in a (tight) spot
in trouble
in hot water
in a jam处在困境之中
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