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to get at
[phrase form: get]
01
incomodar, irritar
to cause irritation or annoyance to someone
Transitive: to get at sb
Exemplos
He ’s always trying to get at me with those little comments.
Ele está sempre tentando me irritar com aqueles pequenos comentários.
02
entender, compreender
to reach an understanding of something through questioning, investigation, or analysis
Transitive: to get at sth
Exemplos
To solve the puzzle, you need to get at the hidden clues.
Para resolver o quebra-cabeça, você precisa entender as pistas ocultas.
03
acessar, alcançar
to be able to have access to or reach something
Transitive: to get at sth
Exemplos
I need to get at that old book on the top shelf.
Preciso acessar aquele livro velho na prateleira de cima.
04
subornar, corromper
to try to bribe or corrupt someone in power
Transitive: to get at someone in power
Exemplos
The investigation revealed that some individuals had been trying to get at the judge involved in the case.
A investigação revelou que alguns indivíduos estavam tentando influenciar o juiz envolvido no caso.
05
contatar, alcançar
to contact or reach someone, especially when this is difficult or requires some effort
Transitive: to get at sb
Exemplos
If you ca n't reach me by email, try to get at me through my office phone.
Se você não conseguir me contatar por e-mail, tente me alcançar pelo telefone do escritório.
06
criticar, atacar indiretamente
to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner
Transitive: to get at someone's shortcoming or mistake
Exemplos
The opposing team 's coach did n't hold back; he really got at our team's performance.
O treinador do time adversário não se conteve; ele realmente criticou o desempenho do nosso time.
