| 词组 | get onto/get on to |
| 释义 | phraseget onto/get on to1. get onto sth to begin to talk about a particular subject, after you have been talking about something else: I don't know how we got on to this, but we were just talking about funerals. As usual we got onto the subject of money.■ SIMILAR TO: come on to2. get onto sb BrE to telephone or write to a person or organization, especially because you want them to do something for you: "Did you get on to the electrician?" "Yes, he's coming tomorrow to have a look at the wiring." I'm afraid I can't help you. You'd better get onto the Embassy.■ SIMILAR TO: contact3. get onto sb BrE it the police, government officers etc get onto someone who is secretly doing something illegal, they find out about that person and their illegal activities: The police got onto Timmy just as he was planning to leave the country. How did they get on to him? Surely Tracey hadn't given him away?4. get onto sth to be elected as a member of a committee, political organization etc: Her political career began when she got onto the local council in 1979.5. get onto sth BrE to succeed in being accepted on a course or scheme (=an official plan intended to help people by giving them money, training etc): It's an excellent course, but it's really difficult to get onto it. To get on to the scheme you have to produce a business plan, and then pass an interview.6. get onto it to start dealing with a problem, especially in an effective and determined way: Anyway, this new solicitor got onto it, and he was really good. We got $2,000 compensation. Also please instruct the records office to prepare a report on Manville and all his known contacts." "Yes sir. I'll get onto it right away." |
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