get by
第三人称
gets by
现在进行时
getting by
过去式
got by
过去完成时
gotten by
1
勉强应付, 过得去
to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.
- He didn't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures.
他不会当地语言,但可以用基本的短语和手势应付。
- Despite the financial challenges, they managed to get by on a modest income.
尽管面临财务挑战,他们还是设法靠微薄的收入维持生计。
- They had to get by on a tight budget while they were between jobs.
他们在失业期间不得不靠紧缩的预算维持生计。
- After moving to a new country, he had to learn the local customs to get by in the community.
搬到新国家后,他不得不学习当地的风俗习惯才能在社区中应付过去。
- In the wilderness, you learn to get by with limited supplies and survival skills.
在荒野中,你学会用有限的物资和生存技能应付。
2
蒙混过关, 逃脱
to escape notice or punishment
- In the undercover operation, the agent aimed to get by without arousing suspicion.
在卧底行动中,特工的目标是在不引起怀疑的情况下蒙混过关。
- She tried to get by without anyone noticing her late arrival at the meeting.
她试图蒙混过关,不让任何人注意到她开会迟到了。
- The student attempted to get by without being accountable for plagiarism.
这名学生试图在不对抄袭负责的情况下蒙混过关。
- During the audit, the company aimed to get by without penalties for minor accounting errors.
在审计期间,公司旨在因轻微的会计错误而逃脱处罚。
3
通过, 克服
to move past an obstacle or challenge
及物动词
- To reach the hidden treasure, they had to get by the dense jungle and various traps.
为了找到隐藏的宝藏,他们必须穿过茂密的丛林和各种陷阱。
- The hikers needed to get by the fast-flowing river to continue their trek.
徒步旅行者需要通过湍急的河流才能继续他们的旅程。
- He had to get by the construction site to reach the store.
他不得不经过建筑工地才能到达商店。
- They had to get by the security checkpoint to access the restricted area.
他们必须通过安全检查站才能进入限制区域。
4
悄悄经过, 溜过去
to move past someone or something without being noticed
及物动词
- He slyly helped his friend to get by the security guard.
他狡猾地帮助他的朋友通过保安。
- The stray cat tried to get by the sleeping dog without any disturbance.
那只流浪猫试图悄悄经过那只睡着的狗而不引起任何骚动。
- In the stealth mission, the spy's expertise was crucial in helping the group get by the enemy patrols.
在隐秘任务中,间谍的专业知识对帮助小组通过敌方巡逻至关重要。
- The distraction allowed the team to get by the security cameras.
分心让团队通过了安全摄像头。
- While I engage in conversation with the store manager, you can get by him and grab what we need.
当我和店长交谈时,你可以悄悄溜过去拿我们需要的东西。
5
应付, 勉强通过
to do well enough to avoid failure by meeting the basic requirements
- He managed to get by in the exam by answering the minimum required questions.
他通过回答最低要求的问题,成功地在考试中过关。
- Despite minimal preparation, she was able to get by in the presentation by covering the essential points.
尽管准备很少,她还是通过涵盖要点在演讲中勉强过关。
- He struggled with the subject but somehow managed to get by with a passing grade.
他在这个科目上很吃力,但设法以及格成绩勉强通过。
- Although the project was challenging, they aimed to get by and meet the basic requirements.
尽管该项目具有挑战性,但他们旨在勉强应付并满足基本要求。