动词词组 GET 16

词组讲解

1. get 〔have〕 lump in one's throat *哽咽

解 俚语；词义溯源：获得［喉咙（throat）］的［隆起、肿块（lump）］

例 Igot a lump in my throat observing the family togetherness and happiness they shared in

the midst¹ of their poverty. It moved me so much, I had to excuse myself before they saw the

emotion swelling² up inside me.

2. get on the good side of sb. **使…满意

解 习语；词义溯源：［瞄准（on）］某人的好感而去；参照keep on the good side of sb.

“持续获得好感”

例 Trying to get on the good side of the manager, Belinda? I hear you gave him a bottle of his

favorite champagne³ for his birthday. Is it true?

3. get on 〔along〕 with sb. or sth. ***与…和睦相处，与…关系良好；继续与…保持联

系

解 短语动词；词义溯源：与某人或某物［继续、连续（on）］同行；参照keep on with

sth.

例 You've been getting on with Mrs. Portrafsky. That's good. She can be a little difficult at

times. But you've done the right thing—you just don't let her bother you. Good job.

4. get one's comeuppance **得到报应，罪有应得

解 习语；词义溯源：受到［报应、罪有应得（comeuppance）］

例 Harrison will get his comeuppance someday. Just wait and see. Nobody can hurt so many

people so ruthlessly⁴ and then not get hurt himself eventually.

5. get one's ducks in a row **把事情安排得井井有条

解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：得到［成一排的（in a row）］［鸭子（ducks）］

例 His lawyer is a seasoned trial lawyer, and believe me—he'll get all of his ducks in a row

before the trial begins. I suggest you do the same. Otherwise, he'll destroy your case on the first

day.

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