send sb off
US /send sʌm.bə.di ɔːf/
UK /send sʌm.bə.di ɒf/
片語動詞
1.
送走, 派遣
to cause someone to leave a place, often with a particular purpose or destination
範例:
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Her parents sent her off to boarding school when she was ten.
她父母在她十歲時把她送去了寄宿學校。
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The company sent him off on a business trip to Japan.
公司派他去日本出差。
2.
罰下, 驅逐
to make someone leave a game or competition because they have broken a rule
範例:
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The referee sent him off for a dangerous tackle.
裁判因危險鏟球將他罰下。
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He was sent off in the first half for arguing with the official.
他因與官員爭吵而在上半場被罰下。
3.
使入睡, 催眠
to make someone fall asleep
範例:
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The warm milk always sends me off to sleep.
熱牛奶總是讓我入睡。
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The boring lecture sent half the audience off.
無聊的講座讓一半聽眾睡著了。