Meaning
Today's Sentences
01
I need to get out of the house.
Situation
How are you feeling?
I know you had the flu.
我知道您得了流感。
I’m a lot better now.
Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?
I need to get out of the house.
Do you want to grab a coffee together?
你想一起喝杯咖啡吗？
02
This baby needs to get out.
Situation
How’s the pregnancy going?
Great except for the bloating and backaches.
Well, you’ve got that beautiful glow!
Thanks.
But this baby needs to get out already.
但这个宝宝已经该出来了。
Writer's Note
The phrasal verb "get out" is classified as a transitive or intransitive and separable or inseparable phrasal verb.
1. Intransitive - Used when no object follows the verb.
Example 1: We have to get out before the storm hits.
Example 2: He told us to get out immediately.
Example 3: We tried to keep it secret, but the news got out.
Example 2: 他告诉我们要立刻“get out”。
Example 3: 我们试图保守秘密，但消息还是“got out”了。
2. Transitive - Used with a direct object, and the object can go between the verb and particle.
Example 1: This cleaner will get the stain out of your carpet.
Example 2: She got the message out to everyone before the meeting.
例 2：她在会议前把信息传达给了所有人。
3. Inseparable - Sometimes used with an object but you can’t separate the verb and particle.
Example: She’s always finding ways to get out of her responsibilities.
4. Separable - Here, an object can go between.
Example 1: He could hardly get the words out.
Example 2: She struggled to get her feelings out.
Example 2: 她努力地想把自己的感受“get out”。
Related words: Break free, clear out, come out, circulate, escape, flee, fly, get about, get around, leak, leave, run away, run off, spread
