动词词组 GET 24

词组讲解

1. get something out of sth. ***从某物中获得利益（好处）

解 短语动词；词义溯源：从某些事物中获得［某些东西（something）］；短语中的

something在否定句中要改为anything

例 Why don't you go with me tonight to my church? The people there are a wonderful group

and the preacher is excellent at making the Bible teachings relevant to modern-day life. Come on,

you might get something out of it.

2. get 〔have〕 sth. straight **弄清楚，正确认识

解 习语；词义溯源：［正确地、坦率地（straight）］理解某事

例 Before we go any further, let's get something straight: we're not married and I'm not

certain we will get married. So, let's be safe about our relationship. Okay?

3. get sth. through one's thick skull¹ / get sth. into one's thick head **理解

解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：通过某人［愚笨的脑袋（thick skull, thick head）］理解

（获悉）；多数情况下用于否定句中，表示“实在难以理解”

例 When am I going to get it through your thick skull that you have to lock the gate when

you come in at night? I found the gate wide open again this morning. How many times do I have

to tell you? Do I have to beat it into your head? LOCK THE GATE AT NIGHT!!!

4. get 〔have〕 underway **开始，出发

解 习语；词义溯源：使某些事物成为［进行中的、行驶中的（underway）］状态

例 Aseries of six meetings on the future of Thomas College will get underway this

Wednesday evening at 7：30, in the school's main library's conference room. The meetings are

open to the public, but those wishing to attend should call Professor Black at 273-2709, extension

B10-09 to arrange seating.

5. get the air **被开除；被拒绝；被（朋友、爱人等）抛弃

解 习语；词义溯源：遭受［解雇（air）］；give sb. the air表示“被拒绝，拒之门外”

例 Mel's Pub & Diner is sort of an exclusive restaurant for the local steelworkers. They'll let

you come in, but you'll just get the air until you leave.

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