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to let out
[phrase form: let]
01
发出, 让出
to make a sudden, uncontrolled vocal sound as a reaction to an emotion
Transitive: to let out a vocal sound
Example
The injured child let out a piercing scream of pain, alerting their parents to their distress.
The crowd let out a collective gasp of surprise as the magician performed an unexpected illusion.
The athlete let out a triumphant roar of victory after crossing the finish line first.
02
泄露, 公开
to reveal confidential information to the public
Transitive: to let out confidential information
Example
The anonymous source let the details of the government's secret operation out, causing a political uproar and international tensions.
The hacker let the personal information of millions of users out, creating a privacy scandal and exposing individuals to potential identity theft or fraud.
The careless employee let out the client's confidential information in a casual conversation, jeopardizing the business deal.
03
放宽, 释放
to alter a garment to increase its overall size or looseness
Transitive: to let out a garment
Example
The seamstress let out the seams of the dress to make it fit the growing child.
The tailor let the sleeves of the jacket out to make them fit the wearer ’s longer arms.
The tailor let out the waist of the trousers to make them more comfortable for sitting.
04
免除, 释放
to eliminate someone from a possibility or obligation
Transitive: to let out sb
Example
The detective informed the witness that their alibi had been verified, letting them out as a suspect in the crime.
The witness statement lets the friend out, as it confirms that they were at the library during the time of the robbery.
The height requirement for the amusement park ride lets out many young children.
05
让...出去, 释放
to allow someone or something to exit a confined space
Transitive: to let out sb/sth
Example
The jail guard let out the prisoner for their daily exercise.
The zookeeper let out the lioness for public viewing.
The parent let the toddler out from their playpen to join the rest of the family.
06
结束, 释放（参与者）
(of classes, movies, meetings, etc.) to reach an end, allowing participants to depart
Intransitive
Example
The school bell rang, signaling that the school day had let out, and students erupted from their classrooms.
When the film let out, the audience began to exit the theater.
The meeting agenda was completed, and the chairperson declared that the meeting had let out, dismissing the attendees.
