| 词组 | shake something down |
| 释义 | Idiom shake something down Theme: TEST to try something out; to test something and give the flaws a chance to appear. (Informal.)We took the new car out for a trip to shake it down.You need to shake down a complicated piece of machinery when you first get it. Then any problems will show up while the guarantee is still in effect. shake out1. Literally, to remove dirt, crumbs, or other debris from a rug, linen, article of clothing, etc., by shaking it vigorously. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shake" and "out." You'll need to shake out the welcome mat after that mud gets dry. I cover the sofa with a blanket when the kids eat their snacks on it so I can just shake it out afterward. 2. To operate something in order to gauge its functionality or identify issues. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shake" and "out." I know he's eager to shake out the car after putting in the new engine. It is far more effective to let a team of QA testers shake the prototypes out. They'll always be able to find problems you would never notice on your own. shake something out1. Lit. to clean something of dirt or crumbs by shaking. Please shake the tablecloth out. Can you shake out your coat? It's really dusty. 2. and shake something down Fig. to test something to find out how it works or what the problems are. I need to spend some time driving my new car to shake it out. We need to shake down this car before I buy it. |
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