to let off
[phrase form: let]
01
許す, 見逃す
to not punish someone for a wrongdoing, or only give them a light punishment
Transitive: to let off sb with a small punishment | to let off sb for a wrongdoing
例
The parent let the child off for breaking a vase, understanding that it was an accident and not a deliberate act of mischief.
親は、花瓶を壊した子供を許しました、それが故意のいたずらではなく事故だったと理解して。
02
発射する, 爆発させる
to cause an explosive weapon to discharge
Transitive: to let off an explosive
例
The hunter let off a rifle shot in the direction of the deer.
狩人は鹿の方向にライフルの弾を発射した。
03
免除する, 解放する
to allow someone to be excused from a responsibility, obligation, or expectation
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let off sb
例
The teacher let the students off early for the day due to the unexpected snowfall.
先生は予期せぬ降雪のため、生徒たちを早く帰らせた。
