let out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To express emotions

发泄,释放
Desahogarse, soltar
吐き出す、解放する
토해내다, 발산하다

To release or express feelings.

释放或表达感情。把积压的情绪宣泄出来。
Liberar o expresar sentimientos. Sacar las emociones acumuladas.
感情を放出したり、表現したりすること。溜まった気持ちを外に出して発散すること。
감정을 풀어놓거나 표현하다.
Base verb: let
Particle: out
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. Let it all out.
    全部发泄出来吧
    Suéltalo todo
    全部吐き出して
    다 토해내 봐.
  2. She let out a sigh.
    她叹了口气
    Soltó un suspiro
    彼女はため息をついた
    그녀는 한숨을 내쉬었다.
  3. He let out his frustration.
    他发泄了他的沮丧
    Soltó su frustración
    彼は不満を吐き出した
    그는 불만을 토해냈다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: expression, release, feelings

Tone: supportive

✓ Do Say

  • Let it out
    发泄出来、释放出来
    Desahógate, Suéltalo
    吐き出して、発散して
    발산하다, 토해내다

Origin & History

From releasing something contained.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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