英语词组let off (some) steam是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

let off (some) steam

1. Literally, to release or emit steam. Should I turn down the heat? That pot is letting off a lot of steam.

2. To release strong emotions or energy by engaging in some kind of enjoyable, vigorous, or relaxing activity. I went on a run to let off steam after our fight. When work gets frustrating, I like to go bowling to let off some steam.

let off (some) steam

and blow off (some) steam

1. Lit. [for something] to release steam. The locomotive let off some steam after it came to a halt. With a great hiss, it let off steam and frightened the children.

2. Fig. to work or play off excess energy. Those boys need to get out and let off some steam. Go out and let off steam!

3. Fig. to release one's pent-up emotions, such as anger, usually verbally. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I guess I needed to let off some steam. She's not that mad. She's just letting off steam.

let off steam

mainly BRITISH or

blow off steam

mainly AMERICAN

COMMON If you let off steam or blow off steam, you do or say something which helps you to express or get rid of strong feelings of anger about something. Note: The following expressions refer to the use of steam to provide power for a machine, especially a steam engine. Our teams meets every two weeks, giving everyone a chance to let off steam. I was so annoyed, I had to go for a run just to let off steam. The discussions offer students an opportunity to blow off steam about their teachers. Note: The reference here is to steam escaping noisily from the safety valve of a steam engine.

let (or blow) off steam

get rid of pent-up energy or emotion. informal

The image here is of the release of excess steam from a steam engine through a valve.

ˌlet off ˈsteam

(informal) release energy, strong feelings, nervous tension, etc. by intense physical activity or noisy behaviour: He lets off steam by going to the gym after work.All children need to let off steam from time to time.

let off some steam

verb

See blow off some steam

let off steam

verb

See blow off some steam

词组	let off (some) steam
释义	blow off (some) steam and let off (some) steam Theme: ANGER tr. to release emotional tension by talking or getting angry. Don't worry. She's just blowing off steam.Let off some steam. Get it out of your system. let off (some) steam 1. Literally, to release or emit steam. Should I turn down the heat? That pot is letting off a lot of steam. 2. To release strong emotions or energy by engaging in some kind of enjoyable, vigorous, or relaxing activity. I went on a run to let off steam after our fight. When work gets frustrating, I like to go bowling to let off some steam. let off (some) steam and blow off (some) steam 1. Lit. [for something] to release steam. The locomotive let off some steam after it came to a halt. With a great hiss, it let off steam and frightened the children. 2. Fig. to work or play off excess energy. Those boys need to get out and let off some steam. Go out and let off steam! 3. Fig. to release one's pent-up emotions, such as anger, usually verbally. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I guess I needed to let off some steam. She's not that mad. She's just letting off steam. let off steam mainly BRITISH or blow off steam mainly AMERICAN COMMON If you let off steam or blow off steam, you do or say something which helps you to express or get rid of strong feelings of anger about something. Note: The following expressions refer to the use of steam to provide power for a machine, especially a steam engine. Our teams meets every two weeks, giving everyone a chance to let off steam. I was so annoyed, I had to go for a run just to let off steam. The discussions offer students an opportunity to blow off steam about their teachers. Note: The reference here is to steam escaping noisily from the safety valve of a steam engine. let (or blow) off steam get rid of pent-up energy or emotion. informal The image here is of the release of excess steam from a steam engine through a valve. ˌlet off ˈsteam (informal) release energy, strong feelings, nervous tension, etc. by intense physical activity or noisy behaviour: He lets off steam by going to the gym after work.All children need to let off steam from time to time. let off some steam verb See blow off some steam let off steam verb See blow off some steam
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