get at something

Related to word: get

Phrasal Verb

Definition (取得)

  1. B2

    to reach or acquire an item, particularly when it is hard to access or obtain.

    夠到(難以取得之物)

    • He finally found a way to get at that rare book.

      他終於找到了取得那本稀有書籍的方法。

    • We need better tools to get at those data.

      我們需要更好的工具來獲取那些數據。

    • It took him hours to get at the car parked on the high platform.

      他花了幾個小時才觸碰到停在高台上的車。

  2. B2

    to reach or acquire an item, particularly when it is hard to access or obtain.

    觸碰到,取得;獲得(特別是指難以得到的東西)

    • Successful professionals know how to get at the resources they need.

      成功的專業人士知道如何取得他們所需的資源。

    • We must find ways to get at deeper market data.

      我們必須找到方法來取得更深入的市場數據。

    • This project involves many hidden pieces of information, and we must find ways to get at them.

      這個項目涉及許多隱藏的信息,我們必須找到方法來取得它們。

Definition (暗示)

  1. C1

    To indicate or imply something, aiming to convey a specific idea or point.

    隱含意思;意圖表達某個見解

    • His words were cryptic, and it seemed he was trying to get at something unspoken.

      他的話語很隱晦,似乎他試圖表達一些未說出口的意思。

    • If you don’t clearly state your intentions, others won’t understand what you're trying to get at.

      如果你不明確表達你的意圖,其他人將無法理解你試圖表達的意思。

    • During the meeting, she tried to get at the heart of the issue.

      在會議期間,她試圖觸及問題的核心。

  2. C1

    To indicate or imply something, aiming to convey a specific idea or point.

    隱含意思;意圖表達某個見解

    • He got at his dissatisfaction in a roundabout way.

      他以迂迴的方式表達了他的不滿。

    • I can see what you're trying to get at, but please tell me directly.

      我明白你想表達什麼,但請直接告訴我。

    • Her question got at her concern about this issue.

      她的問題表達了她對這個問題的擔憂。