Let off
/lɛt ɔf/
Let off
/lɛt ɔf/
「Let off」這個片語用於表示某人沒有受到應有的懲罰或輕易地被放過。例如,如果一個學生因為作弊而本應受到處罰,但教師選擇不處罰他,就可以說他被「let off」了。
The judge decided to let off the accused with a warning.
法官決定警告一下被告了事。
He was let off the hook because of his honest confession.
由於他的誠實供認,他被放過了。
Instead of a fine, the officer decided to let him off with a caution.
警察決定只給一個警告,而不是罰款。