| 单词 | get word |
| 释义 | get word (once / 7365 pages) v When you get word of something, you find out about it. You might only get word that your school is canceled because of snow after standing at the bus stop shivering for an hour. It's most often an accident when you get word of something — you learn about it, rather than being told about it directly. You could also say that you "get wind" of something, or "catch wind" of it. If you get word that your neighbor's having a pool party, you can either put on your suit and walk next door, or sit at home feeling annoyed that you weren't invited. WORD FAMILYget word: gets word, getting word, got word, gotten word USAGE EXAMPLESIn Washington, AP editor William Peacock and staff got word of the attack from President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s press secretary. Seattle Times(Dec 06, 2016) As they approached the European coast, Frabotta and her unit got word of the German surrender. Washington Times(Nov 21, 2016) “We got word that the drill is now on the pad so tensions are high right now.” The Guardian(Nov 21, 2016) v get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally Syn|Hypo discover, find out, get a line, get wind, hear, learn, pick up, see find, see, witness perceive or be contemporaneous with get the goods discover some bad or hidden information about wise upget wise to catch, trip updetect a blunder or misstep ascertainlearn or discover with certainty discover, findmake a discovery rake upbring to light priceascertain or learn the price of ferret, ferret outsearch and discover through persistent investigation |
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