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letting off
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let off
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let off
1
放过, 宽恕
to not punish someone for a wrongdoing, or only give them a light punishment
及物动词
- The parent let the child off for breaking a vase, understanding that it was an accident and not a deliberate act of mischief.
父母放过了打碎花瓶的孩子，理解那是个意外，不是故意的恶作剧。
- The teacher let the student off with a detention for their prank, considering it a harmless act of mischief.
老师因为学生的恶作剧只给了他们一个留校察看的处分，认为这是一个无害的恶作剧行为，放过了他们。
- The judge let the juvenile offender off with a warning instead of imposing a fine or community service.
法官以警告放过了少年犯，而不是处以罚款或社区服务。
- The teacher let the student off for forgetting their homework this time, but warned them of stricter consequences if it happens again.
老师这次放过了忘记做作业的学生，但警告他们如果再次发生会有更严格的后果。
- The police let the suspect off with a caution instead of arresting them, believing that the offense was minor and unintentional.
警方认为罪行轻微且无意，因此没有逮捕嫌疑人，而是以警告放过了他们。
2
发射, 引爆
to cause an explosive weapon to discharge
及物动词
- The soldiers let off a barrage of artillery fire during the battle.
士兵们在战斗中发射了一连串的炮火。
- The careless individual let a firecracker off in a crowded area, causing panic and chaos.
粗心大意的人在拥挤的区域引爆了一个鞭炮，引起了恐慌和混乱。
- The fireworks technicians let off the pyrotechnics to create a dazzling display for the crowd.
烟花技术人员释放了烟火，为人群创造了令人眼花缭乱的展示。
- The hunter let off a rifle shot in the direction of the deer.
猎人朝鹿的方向开了一枪。
3
免除, 放走
to allow someone to be excused from a responsibility, obligation, or expectation
及物动词
- The teacher let the students off early for the day due to the unexpected snowfall.
由于意外的降雪，老师让学生们提前放学了。
- The manager let the employee off from work to attend their child's school play.
经理让员工请假去参加他们孩子的学校演出。
- The parent let the child off from their chores for the day as a reward for their good behavior.
家长免除了孩子当天的家务作为对他们良好行为的奖励。
- The coach let the athlete off from training due to their recent injury.
由于最近的受伤，教练让运动员免于训练。
- The teacher let the students off due to unforeseen circumstances.
由于 unforeseen circumstances，老师让学生们走了。