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Let past Meaning in English

expression · lemma: let

ˈɫɛt/ /ˈpæst
LET PAST
lˈɛt/ /pˈɑːst
LET PAHST

释义

'Let' in the past tense means allowed or gave permission for something to happen or someone to do something.

用法与细微差别

'Let' is irregular; the past tense form is also 'let'. Common with 'let someone do something'. Not used for objects (use 'allow' or 'permit'). Often seen in stories about past permissions or events.

例句

My parents let me stay up late last night.

basic

The teacher let us leave early after the test.

basic

She let her friend borrow her car yesterday.

basic

They finally let us see the results after waiting all day.

natural

Her boss let her take the afternoon off for a doctor's appointment.

natural

Nobody let him explain his side of the story back then.

natural