to let off
[phrase form: let]
01
放过, 宽恕
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
例子
The parent let the child off for breaking a vase, understanding that it was an accident and not a deliberate act of mischief.
父母放过了打碎花瓶的孩子，理解那是个意外，不是故意的恶作剧。
The teacher let the student off with a detention for their prank, considering it a harmless act of mischief.
老师因为学生的恶作剧只给了他们一个留校察看的处分，认为这是一个无害的恶作剧行为，放过了他们。
02
发射, 引爆
to cause an explosive weapon to discharge
Transitive: to let off an explosive
例子
The soldiers let off a barrage of artillery fire during the battle.
士兵们在战斗中发射了一连串的炮火。
The careless individual let a firecracker off in a crowded area, causing panic and chaos.
粗心大意的人在拥挤的区域引爆了一个鞭炮，引起了恐慌和混乱。
03
免除, 放走
to allow someone to be excused from a responsibility, obligation, or expectation
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let off sb
例子
The teacher let the students off early for the day due to the unexpected snowfall.
由于意外的降雪，老师让学生们提前放学了。
The manager let the employee off from work to attend their child's school play.
经理让员工请假去参加他们孩子的学校演出。
