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Get about Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈbaʊt
GET-uh-BOWT or GIT-uh-BOWT
ɡˈɛt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
get-uh-BOWT

释义

To travel or move from place to place, often used for people who are able to visit various locations. It can also mean being active in going out socially or getting around despite physical limitations.

用法与细微差别

Informal and mainly used in British English. Often used for elderly or disabled people ("can/can't get about") and for those who travel a lot. Not common in American English—use "get around" there. Collocates: 'get about easily', 'get about town', 'get about by bus'.

例句

After the accident, she couldn't get about without help.

basic

He likes to get about and visit new countries every year.

basic

As she got older, it became harder to get about.

basic

How do you usually get about in the city? By bus or by bike?

natural

Despite his injury, he managed to get about on crutches.

natural

She loves to get about and is always out meeting friends or exploring new places.

natural