Let off steam Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈstim
LET-awf-STEEM
lˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /stˈiːm
let-OFF-STEEM
释义
To express strong feelings or energy, usually by doing something active, in order to feel more relaxed and less stressed or angry.
用法与细微差别
Informal idiom; often used with physical activities like sports, yelling, or doing something fun. Not used for serious emotional discussions. 'Let off steam' can refer to relieving built-up tension or anger.
Spanish: desahogarse - liberar el estrésPortuguese (BR): desabafar - aliviar o estressePortuguese (PT): desabafar - aliviar o stressChinese (Simplified): 发泄情绪 - 解压Chinese (Traditional): 發洩情緒 - 解壓Hindi: भावनाएँ निकालना - तनाव दूर करनाArabic: تنفيس عن الغضب - التخلص من التوترBengali: মনের চাপ কমানো - রাগ প্রশমিত করাRussian: выпустить пар - разрядитьсяJapanese: ストレスを発散する - 気分転換するVietnamese: xả hơi - giải tỏa căng thẳngKorean: 스트레스를 풀다 - 화를 풀다Turkish: deşarj olmak - stres atmakUrdu: بھاپ نکالنا (سٹریس یا غصہ کم کرنا)Indonesian: melepaskan stres - meluapkan emosi
例句
After a hard day, I go for a run to let off steam.
basic
The kids went outside to let off steam after sitting in class.
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She turned up the music to let off steam.
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"Wow, you really needed to let off steam after that meeting!"
natural
"Let's hit the gym and let off some steam."
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He started yelling just to let off steam. Don't take it personally.
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