| 词汇 | let off steam |
| 释义 | let off steamlet off steam1.■放出蒸汽The engine is letting off steam to relieve the pressure in the boiler.机车在放蒸汽, 以减少锅炉的气压。2.■宣泄被压抑的过剩精力〔情感〕He let off steam by yelling at a clerk.他对一个职员大喊大叫, 借以发泄怒气。After six months of hard study, he felt the need to let off a little steam.辛勤学习六个月之后, 他感到有必要轻松一下。 |
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