send sb off
US /send sʌm.bə.di ɔːf/
UK /send sʌm.bə.di ɒf/
句動詞
1.
送り出す, 派遣する
to cause someone to leave a place, often with a particular purpose or destination
例:
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Her parents sent her off to boarding school when she was ten.
彼女の両親は彼女が10歳の時に寄宿学校に送った。
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The company sent him off on a business trip to Japan.
会社は彼を日本への出張に送り出した。
2.
退場させる, 追放する
to make someone leave a game or competition because they have broken a rule
例:
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The referee sent him off for a dangerous tackle.
審判は危険なタックルで彼を退場させた。
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He was sent off in the first half for arguing with the official.
彼は審判と口論したため、前半で退場させられた。
3.
眠らせる, 寝かしつける
to make someone fall asleep
例:
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The warm milk always sends me off to sleep.
温かい牛乳はいつも私を眠りに誘う。
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The boring lecture sent half the audience off.
退屈な講義は聴衆の半分を眠らせた。