get at

US /ɡet æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
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1.

たどり着く, 手に入れる

to reach or gain access to something

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The cat tried to get at the bird in the cage.
猫はケージの中の鳥に手を伸ばそうとした。
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It's hard to get at the truth when everyone is lying.
誰もが嘘をついているとき、真実にたどり着くのは難しい。
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accessreachobtainacquireuncover
2.

言いたい, 暗示する

to imply or suggest something; to mean something

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What are you trying to get at?
何を言いたいのですか？
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I don't understand what he's getting at with all these vague statements.
彼がこれらの曖昧な発言で何を言いたいのか理解できない。
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implysuggesthintallude toinsinuate
3.

いじめる, 文句を言う

to annoy or criticize someone repeatedly

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Why are you always getting at me?
なぜいつも私をいじめるのですか？
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His boss keeps getting at him about his punctuality.
彼の上司は彼の時間厳守について文句を言い続けている。
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annoycriticizeharassnagbadger
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