let off

US /lɛt ɔf/
UK /lɛt ɔf/
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1.

봐주다, 용서하다

to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to punish them less severely than you could

:
The judge decided to let him off with a warning.
판사는 그를 경고만 주고 봐주기로 결정했다.
She was caught shoplifting, but the store manager let her off.
그녀는 좀도둑질을 하다가 잡혔지만, 가게 매니저가 그녀를 봐주었다.
2.

터뜨리다, 발사하다

to make a bomb, firework, or gun fire or explode

:
They decided to let off fireworks at midnight.
그들은 자정에 불꽃놀이를 터뜨리기로 결정했다.
The gun accidentally let off a shot.
총이 실수로 발사되었다.
3.

배출하다, 풀다

to allow gas, air, or steam to escape from something

:
He let off some steam by shouting.
그는 소리를 지르며 스트레스를 풀었다.
The valve lets off excess pressure.
밸브는 과도한 압력을 배출한다.