blow off steam

IPA/blˈəʊ ˈɒf stˈiːm/
IPA/blˈoʊ ˈɔf stˈiːm/

blow off steam — 片語動詞

  • blow off steambase form
  • blows off steam3rd person singular
  • blowing off steam-ing form
  • blew off steampast simple
  • blown off steampast participle

1. to get rid of strong negative feelings such as anger, stress, or frustration by

1.片語動詞不及物B2
釋義

發洩情緒

透過活動或訴說釋放壓力

to get rid of strong negative feelings such as anger, stress, or frustration by doing something active or by talking about what is bothering you. For example, going for a run after a difficult day at work, or telling a friend why you are upset with your boss.

例句

After three hours of meetings, Yael went for a long run to blow off steam.

連續開了三個小時的會議後，Yael 去跑了一個長跑來發洩情緒。

blow off steam by + physical activity

Instead of shouting at the kids, try exercising to blow off steam when you feel overwhelmed.

與其對孩子大吼大叫，不如試著運動來發洩情緒。

常見搭配
  • blow off steam by + V-ing
  • blow off steam at the gym
  • need to blow off steam
  • a way to blow off steam
  • blow off steam with friends
同義詞
  • let off steam

    identical meaning and register; interchangeable

  • vent

    more direct and usually refers specifically to talking about frustration

  • unwind

    broader meaning; can involve calm relaxation, not necessarily emotional release

反義詞
  • bottle up

    to hide or suppress emotions instead of releasing them

  • hold in

    to keep feelings inside

文法句型

blow off steam (no object)

blow off steam by + V-ing

常見錯誤

I need to blow my steam off.
I need to blow off steam.
The phrase is a fixed expression; do not insert a possessive or separate the words.
He blew off his boss’s steam.
He blew off steam after arguing with his boss.
You can only release your own pent-up feelings, not another person's.