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
- Let it all out. 全部发泄出来吧Suéltalo todo全部吐き出して다 토해내 봐.
- 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.
- 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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