词组 | see through |
释义 | Idiom see through someone or something Theme: PERCEPTION to understand or detect the true nature of someone or something.You can't fool me anymore. I can see through you and all your tricks.This plan is designed to make money for you, not to help people. I can see through it! I'm not a fool! Idiom see throughsee (someone) through (something) to support someone through a difficult time.He was a real friend to see me through my long illness. Phr V see through sees, seeing, saw, seen see through sb/sth if you see through someone who is trying to deceive you, or if you see through someone's behaviour, you realize what they are really like and what they are trying to doHe told me he was incredibly rich and owned a Ferrari, but I saw through him at once.She was so convincing that I didn't see through her lies until it was too late. see sb through (sth) to help or support someone during a difficult period in their lifeHe was a prisoner of war for five years, but his courage saw him through.My brother's lent me $200 to see me through the next few weeks. see sth through to continue doing a job or activity until it is finished, especially when it is difficultThe course would take me three years to complete, but I was determined to see it through. see (one) throughTo provide one with the necessary resources or support to complete something or reach the end of a period of time. The crops we've grown so far should see us through the winter. I'm trying to save enough money to see me through college. see (something) throughTo continue working on or engaging in something until it is completed or concluded. I'll see the project through since we've come this far already, but I won't be working with the company again after that. Even though I'm failing, I'm determined to see the class through to the end. see through (someone or something)To not be fooled by someone's or something's outward appearance and understand their or its true nature. He always acts so generous and magnanimous, but I can see right through him—he only cares about himself, really. I think most people see through the company's flimsy PR spin and understand that this deal is a huge rip-off. see something throughto follow through on something until it is completed. Mary is prepared to see the project through. It's going to be an unpleasant experience, but I hope you'll see it through. see through someone or something1. Lit. [for one's vision] to penetrate something clear or opaque or a person. Of course, I can see through the window! With x-rays, they can see through your body! 2. Fig. to understand or detect the true nature of someone or something. You can't fool me anymore. I can see through you and all your tricks. This plan is designed to make money for you, not to help people. I can see through it! I'm not a fool! see through1. see through someone or something . Understand the true character or nature of someone or something, as in We saw through his superficial charm: he was obviously a liar. [c. 1400] 2. Also, see out. Remain with an undertaking to the end; also, provide steadfast support to. For example, I saw the reorganization through and then I left the company, or We'll see out the year in Florida and then decide if the move is permanent, or We'll see you through medical school but then you're on your own. see throughv. 1. To apprehend one's true nature or character despite some affectation or deception: We saw through his superficial charm. 2. To cause or help someone to manage or survive: I have enough savings to see me through a month without work. We'll see you through until you finish college. 3. To work on some project until completion: We are determined to see the project through. see through someone/something, toTo penetrate to the true nature; to overcome deception. This locution dates from the sixteenth century, and the idea is no doubt much older still. “He saw through him, both within and without,” wrote Edward Hall (Chronicles, ca. 1548). Ben Jonson amplified it with another metaphor (Cynthia’s Revels, 1599, 5.4): “He is a mere peece of glasse, I see through him.” |
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