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节衣缩食
Vamos

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I. let1 <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB trans

1.1. let no pass (allow to):

to let sb/sth + infin let the water run
¿a ver?

1.2. let no pass (cause to, make):

to let sb/sth + infin let me have your answer tomorrow!

2.1. let + adv compl:

to let sth/sb by or past
dejar pasar algo/a alguien

2.2. let MED:

to let sb's blood

3.1. let (in suggestions):

3.2. let (in requests, proposals, commands):

let us pray form

4.1. let (in commands):

4.2. let (expressing defiance, warning, threat):

4.3. let (in suppositions):

5. let (rent):

let esp Brit
to let sth to sb
alquilarle algo a alguien
to let
se alquila

II. let1 <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB intr esp Brit

let room/office:

I. let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let out (reveal, disclose):

let out details/secret

2. let out (release):

3. let out (rent out) esp Brit :

let out house/room/equipment

4. let out (make wider):

let out skirt/dress
let out skirt/dress

II. let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o, v + o + adv (+ prep + o))

1. let out (allow to leave):

2. let out (allow to get out):

3. let out (allow to escape):

let out water/smoke

III. let out VB (v + adv + o) (utter)

let out scream/yell
let out scream/yell
let out guffaw

IV. let out VB (v + adv)

let out (be dismissed) Am inf:

let out school:

I. let off VB (v + o + adv) (not punish, forgive)

II. let off VB (v + o + adv, v + o + prep + o) (exempt, excuse from)

III. let off VB (v + o + adv) (allow to go)

IV. let off VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let off (allow to get off):

let off passenger

2. let off (fire, explode):

let off fireworks
let off rocket/cracker
let off salvo
let off salvo
let off rifle

3. let off (rent) Brit:

let off room/office

V. let off VB (v + adv)

let off (break wind) Brit:

let off sl

let in VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1.1. let in:

1.2. let in (allow to penetrate):

let in light/air
let in damp

2. let in (release):

let in clutch

I. drop [Am drɑp, Brit drɒp] N

1.1. drop (of liquid):

1.2. drop (small amount):

1.3. drop <drops, pl > MED:

gotas fpl

1.4. drop (in chandelier):

cairel m RioPl

2.1. drop no pl:

a drop of 30% or a 30% drop in sales

2.2. drop (difference in height):

2.3. drop (trapdoor):

3.1. drop (of supplies) AVIAT:

3.2. drop (parachute jump):

drop Brit
drop Brit

4.1. drop (letter box):

drop Am

4.2. drop (collection point):

drop Am

4.3. drop (used by spies):

drop sl

5. drop (advantage):

to get the drop on sb inf (with gun)

II. drop <pres part dropping; pt, pp dropped> [Am drɑp, Brit drɒp] VB trans

1.1. drop (accidentally):

1.2. drop (deliberately):

drop cup/vase
drop cup/vase
drop bomb/supplies

1.3. drop (in tennis):

drop ball

1.4. drop (give birth to):

drop lamb/foal

2. drop (lower):

drop hem
drop hem
drop eyes/voice
drop prices
drop prices

3.1. drop (set down):

drop passenger/cargo

3.2. drop (deliver):

4. drop (send) inf:

drop note/postcard

5. drop (utter):

drop hint/remark
drop hint/remark

6. drop (knock down):

drop inf
drop inf
tumbar inf

7.1. drop (omit):

drop letter/syllable/word
to drop sth (from sth) chapter/scene/article
sacar a alguien de un equipo

7.2. drop (give up, abandon):

drop case
drop charges
drop plan/idea
drop plan/idea
drop habit
drop friend/associate
drop it! inf
¡basta ya! inf

8. drop (lose):

drop game/match
he dropped $100 on the deal Am

III. drop <pres part dropping; pt, pp dropped> [Am drɑp, Brit drɒp] VB intr

1.1. drop (fall):

drop object:
drop plane:
drop plane:

1.2. drop (collapse):

drop dead! inf
¡vete al demonio! inf

2.1. drop (decrease):

drop wind:
drop temperature:
drop temperature:
drop prices:
drop prices:
drop voice:

2.2. drop (in height):

drop terrain:
drop hemline:

3. drop (lapse):

I. be <pres am, are, is, pt was, were, pp been> [Am bi, Brit biː] VB intr

2.1. be (followed by an adjective):

está ciego Spain

2.2. be (when giving one's marital status):

3.1. be (followed by a noun):

3.2. be (playing the role of):

4.1. be (when talking about mental and physical states):

4.2. be (when stating one's age):

I'm 31

4.3. be (when giving prices, measurements, weight):

5.1. be (to exist, to live):

to let sth/sb be
dejar tranquilo or en paz algo/a alguien

5.2. be (in expressions of time):

no (te) demores mucho esp LatAm

5.3. be (to take place):

6. be (to be situated, to be present):

7.1. be (in perfect tenses):

7.2. be (in perfect tenses) Brit inf (used for emphasis):

¡ahora que la has hecho buena! inf, iron

II. be <pres am, are, is, pt was, were, pp been> [Am bi, Brit biː] VB impers

1.1. be (when talking about physical conditions, circumstances):

1.2. be (in expressions of time):

1.3. be (when talking about distance):

2.1. be (when introducing a person, an object):

2.2. be in conditional use:

III. be <pres am, are, is, pt was, were, pp been> [Am bi, Brit biː] VB aux

1.1. be (to describe action in progress):

estar + ger

1.2. be (to speak of future events):

2.1. be:

be in the passive voice The passive voice, however, is less common in Spanish than it is in English
it was built in 1903
it was built in 1903
it was built in 1903
se sabe que

2.2. be (when describing a process):

3.1. be (to describe events with future reference):

3.2. be (when expressing possibility):

3.3. be (when expressing obligation):

deber +inf
tener que +inf
haber de +inf
¿debo entender que … ?

4. be (in hypotheses):

were he to refuse form
were he to refuse form

5.1. be (in tag questions):

tiene razón, ¿no? or ¿verdad? or ¿no es cierto?

5.2. be (in elliptical uses):

¡soy yo! — ¡ya me lo imaginaba!

I. go <3rd pers sing pres goes, pt went, pp gone> [Am ɡoʊ, Brit ɡəʊ] VB intr

1.1. go (to move, to travel):

1.2. go (to start moving, acting):

¡allá vamos (or voy etc.)!
there you go inf (handing sth over)
go to or for it! inf

2.1. go < pp gone been> (to travel to):

to go to + infin
ir a  +  infin
to go and + infin
ir a  +  infin

2.2. go < pp gone been> (to attend):

to go to sth
to go -ing
ir a  +  infin

2.3. go < pp gone been> (to visit the toilet):

go euph
ir al baño euph
go euph
ir al lavabo euph

3. go (to attempt, to make as if to):

to go to + infin
ir a  +  infin

4. go (to leave, to depart):

go visitor:
go visitor:
marcharse esp Spain
go bus/train:

5.1. go (to elapse):

go moment/time/days:

5.2. go (to wear off, to disappear):

go headache/fear:
pasarse (+ me/te/le etc)
go headache/fear:
irse (+ me/te/le etc)
go energy/confidence/determination:
¿se te (or le etc.) ha pasado or ido el dolor?

5.3. go:

go (to be spent) money/food:

6.1. go (to be disposed of):

6.2. go (to be sold):

the painting went for £1, 000

7.1. go (to cease to function, to wear out):

go bulb/fuse:
go thermostat/fan/exhaust:

7.2. go (to die):

go inf

8.1. go (remaining):

8.2. go (to take away):

go Am

9. go (to turn out, to proceed, to progress):

¿cómo te (or le etc.) fue en la entrevista?
how goes it? inf
¿qué tal? inf

10. go GAMES (to have a turn):

11.1. go (to lead):

go paths/tracks:
go paths/tracks:

11.2. go (to extend):

go roads/railroad lines:
to go fromto prices/ages/period:
ir deaor desdehasta

12.1. go (to contribute to):

12.2. go (to be used):

to go toward sth/to + infin all their savings are going toward the trip

13.1. go (to function, to work):

go heater/engine/clock:

13.2. go:

13.3. go (to continue to function):

14. go (to continue, to last out):

15. go (to be worded):

go poem/prayer/theorem:
o eso dicen

16.1. go (to sound):

go bell/siren:

16.2. go (to make a sound, a movement):

17.1. go (to become):

to go mouldy Brit

17.2. go (to be, to remain):

18.1. go:

18.2. go (to be divisible):

5 into 11 won't or doesn't go
8 into 32 goes 4 (times)
32 entre 8 cabe a 4

19.1. go (to be available) only in -ing form:

19.2. go (to be in general):

20.1. go (to be permitted):

20.2. go (to be obeyed, believed):

20.3. go (to match, to suit):

Phrases:

to let or inf leave go
to let or inf leave go of sth/sb
soltar algo/a alguien

II. go <3rd pers sing pres goes, pt went, pp gone> [Am ɡoʊ, Brit ɡəʊ] VB trans

1.1. go (in cards):

1.2. go (to bet):

2. go (to say):

go inf

3. go (to work hard) inf:

to go it (go fast) Brit dated

III. to be going to <3rd pers sing pres goes, pt went, pp gone> VB aux only in -ing form

1. to be going to (expressing intention):

ir a +inf

2. to be going to (to express the near future):

ir a +inf

IV. go <pl goes> [Am ɡoʊ, Brit ɡəʊ] N

1.1. go C (attempt):

to give sth a go Brit
to make a go of sth

1.2. go C (turn):

1.3. go C (chance to use):

2. go U (energy, drive):

tener a alguien en danza inf

V. go [Am ɡoʊ, Brit ɡəʊ] ADJ pred

go with VB [Am ɡoʊ -, Brit ɡəʊ -] (v + prep + o)

1.1. go with (be compatible with):

1.2. go with (accompany, be associated with):

2. go with (have attachment):

go with inf

go together VB [Am ɡoʊ -, Brit ɡəʊ -] (v + adv)

1.1. go together (be compatible):

go together colors/patterns:
go together colors/patterns:
pegar inf

1.2. go together (be normally associated):

2. go together (be romantically attached):

go into VB [Am ɡoʊ -, Brit ɡəʊ -] (v + prep + o)

1.1. go into (enter):

go into room/building
go into room/building
entrar a LatAm

1.2. go into (collide with):

go into car/wall

1.3. go into (fit into):

1.4. go into (be divisible into):

2.1. go into (start, embark on):

go into phase/era
go into phase/era

2.2. go into (enter certain state):

2.3. go into (enter profession):

go into television/Parliament

3.1. go into (discuss, explain):

3.2. go into (investigate, analyze):

go into problem/evidence/motives
go into problem/evidence/motives

4. go into (be devoted to):

go in VB [Am ɡoʊ -, Brit ɡəʊ -] (v + adv)

1. go in (enter):

2. go in (fit):

go in screw/key:

3. go in (be obscured):

go in sun/moon:

4. go in (go to work):

5. go in (be learned, accepted):

go in idea/lesson/warning:

6. go in (attack) MIL:

let's [Am lɛts, Brit lɛts]

let's = let us, let

I. let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let out (reveal, disclose):

let out details/secret

2. let out (release):

3. let out (rent out) esp Brit :

let out house/room/equipment

4. let out (make wider):

let out skirt/dress
let out skirt/dress

II. let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o, v + o + adv (+ prep + o))

1. let out (allow to leave):

2. let out (allow to get out):

3. let out (allow to escape):

let out water/smoke

III. let out VB (v + adv + o) (utter)

let out scream/yell
let out scream/yell
let out guffaw

IV. let out VB (v + adv)

let out (be dismissed) Am inf:

let out school:

I. let off VB (v + o + adv) (not punish, forgive)

II. let off VB (v + o + adv, v + o + prep + o) (exempt, excuse from)

III. let off VB (v + o + adv) (allow to go)

IV. let off VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let off (allow to get off):

let off passenger

2. let off (fire, explode):

let off fireworks
let off rocket/cracker
let off salvo
let off salvo
let off rifle

3. let off (rent) Brit:

let off room/office

V. let off VB (v + adv)

let off (break wind) Brit:

let off sl

let in VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1.1. let in:

1.2. let in (allow to penetrate):

let in light/air
let in damp

2. let in (release):

let in clutch

I. let1 <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB trans

1.1. let no pass (allow to):

to let sb/sth + infin let the water run
¿a ver?

1.2. let no pass (cause to, make):

to let sb/sth + infin let me have your answer tomorrow!

2.1. let + adv compl:

to let sth/sb by or past
dejar pasar algo/a alguien

2.2. let MED:

to let sb's blood

3.1. let (in suggestions):

3.2. let (in requests, proposals, commands):

let us pray form

4.1. let (in commands):

4.2. let (expressing defiance, warning, threat):

4.3. let (in suppositions):

5. let (rent):

let esp Brit
to let sth to sb
alquilarle algo a alguien
to let
se alquila

II. let1 <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB intr esp Brit

let room/office:

let2 [Am lɛt, Brit lɛt] N

1. let (in tennis):

let m
red f

2. let (lease):

let Brit

3. let (impediment) form:

let2 [Am lɛt, Brit lɛt] N

1. let (in tennis):

let m
red f

2. let (lease):

let Brit

3. let (impediment) form:

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to let go of sth
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let1 [let] N

let SPORTS:

let m

Phrases:

I. let2 [let] let, let N Brit

II. let2 [let] let, let VB trans

1. let (allow):

to let sb do sth
to let sb know sth
to let sth pass

2. let (in suggestions):

3. let (filler while thinking):

4. let MATH:

Phrases:

(y) menos aún...
to let sth lie

I. go [gəʊ, Am goʊ] VB intr went, gone -es

1. go (proceed):

to go (and) do sth

2. go (travel):

3. go (adopt position):

4. go (leave):

5. go (do):

6. go (attend):

7. go + adj or n (become):

to go missing Aus, Brit

8. go + adj (exist):

9. go (happen):

10. go (pass):

11. go (begin):

12. go (fail):

13. go (belong):

14. go (fit):

15. go (lead):

16. go (extend):

17. go (function):

to get sth to go

18. go (be sold):

to go for £50

19. go (contribute):

20. go (sound):

21. go (be told):

22. go GAMES:

23. go inf (use the toilet):

24. go (express annoyance):

go jump in a lake! inf

Phrases:

II. go [gəʊ, Am goʊ] VB trans went, gone -es

1. go (travel):

to go it some inf

2. go inf (say):

3. go (bid):

to go nap Brit

4. go (make):

to go it inf
to go it work

III. go [gəʊ, Am goʊ] N -es

1. go (turn):

2. go (attempt):

to have a go at sth
to have a go at sb about sth

3. go (a success):

to make a go of sth

4. go (energy):

5. go (activity):

6. go inf (business):

7. go MED:

Phrases:

IV. go [gəʊ, Am goʊ] ADJ AVIAT

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to let sth go by
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to let go of sth
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let1 [let] N

let SPORTS:

let m

Phrases:

let2 <let, let> [let] VB trans

1. let (allow):

to let sb do sth
to let sb know sth
to let sth pass

2. let (in suggestions):

3. let inf (filler while thinking):

4. let math:

Phrases:

(y) menos aún...
to let sth lie

I. go <went, gone> [goʊ] VB intr

1. go (proceed):

to go (and) do sth

2. go (travel):

3. go (adopt position):

4. go (leave):

5. go (do):

6. go (attend):

7. go + adj or n (become):

8. go + adj (exist):

9. go (happen):

10. go (pass):

11. go (begin):

12. go (fail):

13. go (belong):

14. go (fit):

15. go (lead):

16. go (extend):

17. go (function):

to get sth to go

18. go (be sold):

to go for $50

19. go (contribute):

20. go (sound):

21. go (be told):

22. go GAMES:

23. go inf (use the toilet):

24. go (express annoyance):

go climb a rock! inf

Phrases:

II. go <went, gone> [goʊ] VB trans

1. go inf (say):

2. go (make):

III. go <-es> [goʊ] N

1. go (attempt):

to have a go at sth
to have a go at sb about sth

2. go (a success):

to make a go of sth

3. go (activity):

Phrases:

IV. go [goʊ] ADJ AVIAT

Present
Ilet
youlet
he/she/itlets
welet
youlet
theylet
Past
Ilet
youlet
he/she/itlet
welet
youlet
theylet
Present Perfect
Ihavelet
youhavelet
he/she/ithaslet
wehavelet
youhavelet
theyhavelet
Past Perfect
Ihadlet
youhadlet
he/she/ithadlet
wehadlet
youhadlet
theyhadlet

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