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See off Meaning in English

expression

ˈsi/ /ˈɔf
SEE-awf
sˈiː/ /ˈɒf
SEE-of

释义

To go with someone to the place where they leave from (like an airport or train station) to say goodbye. Can also mean to deal with and get rid of something or someone (more informal).

用法与细微差别

Mainly informal and common in British English. Used when talking about going to say goodbye before someone travels. 'See someone off' takes an object (the person). Sometimes used figuratively as 'see off a competitor' (defeat or get rid of).

例句

We went to the airport to see off my cousin.

basic

They came to the station to see off their friends.

basic

I always see off my parents when they travel.

basic

We all gathered at the bus stop to see off the team for the big match.

natural

She brought flowers to the airport to see off her best friend.

natural

The defending champion managed to see off all her rivals in the tournament.

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