let

let — 動詞

IPA/let/
KK[lˈɛt]IPA/let/
  • letpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • letshe / she / it
  • letting-ing form

1. to say yes to someone doing something that they want to do, or to not prevent an

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

讓；允許

允許某人做某事或不予阻止

to say yes to someone doing something that they want to do, or to not prevent an action or event from taking place.

例句

Diego let his younger sister borrow his bicycle for the afternoon.

Diego 讓他的妹妹下午借用他的自行車。

let + person + do something (infinitive without to)

The teacher let the class leave five minutes early after the quiz.

老師讓全班在小考後提早五分鐘下課。

常見搭配
  • let someone go
  • let someone leave
  • let something happen
  • let someone borrow
  • let someone stay
  • let me know
  • let someone do something
  • will not let
  • let it be
同義詞
  • allow

    more formal than 'let'; can be used in passive ('be allowed to')

  • permit

    more official; usually involves rules or written permission

  • authorize

    formal; used when someone in power gives official approval

反義詞
  • forbid

    to order someone not to do something

  • prevent

    to stop something from happening

文法句型

let + person/thing + infinitive without to

let + something + happen

用法筆記

The verb after 'let' is always an infinitive without 'to'. Frequently used with 'will/won't' to talk about rules and permission.

常見錯誤

My mom let me to go to the party.
My mom let me go to the party.
'let' is followed by the bare infinitive (no 'to').
She let him to use her phone.
She let him use her phone.
Same rule: after 'let', drop the 'to'.

2. to stop opposing something or someone's behaviour, accepting the outcome even if

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

任由

無奈接受某事發生

to stop opposing something or someone's behaviour, accepting the outcome even if it is not what you wanted.

例句

Emre knew he could not change his sister's mind, so he let her make her own choice.

Emre 知道無法改變妹妹的想法，於是他任由她自己做決定。

let + person + do something (resigned acceptance)

After trying to fix the leak for an hour, Asher let it be and called a real plumber.

Asher 試著修理漏水一小時後，決定算了，打電話找了一位真正的水電工。

fixed phrase: let it be

常見搭配
  • let things go
  • let it be
  • let it slide
  • let nature take its course
  • let someone have their way
  • let the matter drop
同義詞
  • allow (to happen)

    more neutral; 'let' in this sense carries a tone of reluctant acceptance

  • tolerate

    stronger connotation of enduring something unpleasant

反義詞
  • resist

    to fight against something instead of accepting it

  • prevent

    to stop something from happening

文法句型

let + person/thing + verb

let + something + be/go/pass

用法筆記

Frequently occurs in fixed expressions ('let it be', 'let things go', 'let it slide'). Unlike GIVE PERMISSION sense, this sense emphasizes the speaker's willingness to stop fighting the outcome.

3. a way of stating a fervent wish that something happen, common in solemn speeches

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

但願；祈願

強烈希望某事發生（較正式）

a way of stating a fervent wish that something happen, common in solemn speeches or dramatic writing.

例句

Let the rain come — the crops need it badly this year.

讓雨來吧——今年的作物非常需要雨水。

let + noun + verb (wish formula)

Let peace finally be restored to the troubled region.

願和平終能重新降臨這個動盪的地區。

常見搭配
  • let there be
  • let no one
  • let hope
  • let peace
同義詞
  • may

    more formal and slightly old-fashioned; 'May peace return' is equivalent to 'Let peace return'

文法句型

let + noun + verb (wish formula)

用法筆記

Almost never used in past tenses. Common in prayers, speeches, blessings, and literary writing. Modern conversational use is restricted to fixed expressions such as 'let's hope'.

4. used to make a suggestion, offer, or mild instruction that includes the person s

4.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

我們（去做）

提出包含說話者的建議

used to make a suggestion, offer, or mild instruction that includes the person speaking as well as the person being spoken to.

例句

Let's meet at the library after school and work on the project together.

我們放學後在圖書館碰面，一起做那個作業吧。

let's + verb (suggestion)

The café closes in ten minutes, so let's order quickly.

咖啡廳再十分鐘就要關了，我們快點點餐吧。

常見搭配
  • let's go
  • let's see
  • let's try
  • let's not
  • let's say
  • let's start
  • let's hope
同義詞

文法句型

let's + verb

let's not + verb

let's + verb + shall we?

用法筆記

The contracted form 'let's' (without apostrophe: 'lets') is a common spelling mistake. The tag question for 'let's' suggestions is 'shall we?', not 'don't we?'.

常見錯誤

Lets go to the park.
Let's go to the park.
'let's' needs the apostrophe to mean 'let us'.

5. to give someone the right to occupy your property for a set period by paying you

5.動詞及物B1
釋義

出租

將房屋或土地出租給他人

to give someone the right to occupy your property for a set period by paying you money on a regular basis.

例句

The Watanabe family lets their apartment to students during the summer holidays.

渡邊家把他們的公寓在暑假期間租給學生。

let + property + to + person

Stefan decided to let his garage to a neighbor who needed storage space.

Stefan 決定把他的車庫租給一位需要儲物空間的鄰居。

常見搭配
  • let a room
  • let a flat
  • let a house
  • let property
  • let to someone
  • let for a price
  • to let
  • rooms to let
同義詞
  • rent out

    used in both British and American English

  • lease

    more formal; involves a longer-term legal contract

  • hire out

    British English, often for equipment rather than property

反義詞

文法句型

let + property + to + person

let + property + for + price

用法筆記

Chiefly British English. In American English, 'rent' or 'rent out' is used instead. This sense is distinct from the noun 'let' which refers to a rental agreement.

常見錯誤

I want to let a car for the weekend.
I want to rent a car for the weekend.
'let' in British English means 'to rent out to someone', not 'to rent from someone'. When you are the customer, use 'rent' or 'hire'.
片語動詞

let down

phrasal verb

To disappoint someone by not doing what you promised or expected.

讓...失望

She promised to help, but she let me down.

Don't let down your teammates by quitting now.

let in for

phrasal verb

To cause someone to become involved in something unpleasant.

使陷入（麻煩）

His careless remark let him in for a lot of trouble.

I didn't know what I was letting myself in for when I agreed.

let in on

phrasal verb

To allow someone to know a secret or participate in something.

告知（秘密）；讓...參與

They let me in on their plan to surprise her.

Will you let me in on the secret?

let into

phrasal verb

To allow someone to enter a place or to share a secret with them.

讓...進入；告知（秘密）

The guard let us into the building after checking our IDs.

She let me into her confidence and told me everything.

let off

phrasal verb

To not punish someone severely, or to allow someone to leave a vehicle.

從輕處罰；讓...下車

The teacher let him off with a warning.

The bus driver let us off at the next stop.

let on

phrasal verb

To reveal a secret or show that you know something.

洩露（秘密）

She knew about the surprise but didn't let on.

Don't let on that I told you about the party.

let out

phrasal verb

To allow someone or something to leave, or to make a sound.

放出；發出（聲音）

She let the dog out into the garden.

He let out a loud scream when he saw the spider.

let up

phrasal verb

To become less intense or to stop.

減弱；停止

The rain finally let up after three hours.

She worked all day without letting up.

慣用語

let somebody/something be

idiom

To stop trying to change or control someone or something.

別管；讓...保持原樣

I know I'm being grumpy, but please just let me be.

She wanted to fix the painting, but he told her to let it be.

let fall something

idiom

To mention something in a conversation, often as if by accident.

無意中透露；暗示

During dinner, she let fall a hint about the surprise party.

He let fall that he was planning to resign next month.

let somebody go

idiom

To allow someone to leave or to release them from captivity or employment.

釋放；解僱

The kidnappers finally let the hostages go unharmed.

The company had to let go 50 employees due to budget cuts.

let something go

idiom

To stop taking care of something, like a house or garden.

放任不管；疏於打理

I'm afraid I've let the garden go this year.

He let the house go after his wife passed away.

let somebody have it

idiom

To attack someone physically or with strong words.

痛打；痛罵

When he insulted her, she really let him have it.

The boxer let his opponent have it with a powerful punch.

let it go (at that)

idiom

To stop talking or doing something about a matter.

算了；不再追究

I don't agree, but I'll let it go at that.

She wanted to argue, but decided to let it go.

let me see/think | let's see

idiom

Used when you are thinking or trying to remember something.

讓我想想

Let me see, where did I put my keys?

Let's see, the meeting is at three, right?

let's just say

idiom

Used to suggest that the truth is more extreme than what is stated.

只能說；這麼說吧

Let's just say he wasn't very happy about the decision.

Let's just say the party was a bit wild.

let us say

idiom

Used when making a suggestion or giving an example.

比如說；假設

I can let you have it for, let us say, $100.

Let us say you win the lottery, what would you do?

let yourself go

idiom

To behave freely and without worrying about others' opinions.

放開；盡情享受

Come on, enjoy yourself—let yourself go!

At the party, she let herself go and danced all night.

to let

idiom

Available for rent.

出租

The website advertises flats to let in the local area.

There is a sign outside saying 'house to let'.

let — 副詞

IPA/let/
KK[lˈɛt]IPA/let/

let — 名詞

IPA/let/
KK[lˈɛt]IPA/let/

let — 字尾

IPA/-lət/
KK[lˈɛt]IPA/-lət/

let — 名詞字尾

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