get at

US /ɡet æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
"get at" picture
1.

够到, 查明

to reach or gain access to something

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The cat tried to get at the bird in the cage.
猫试图够到笼子里的鸟。
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It's hard to get at the truth when everyone is lying.
当所有人都撒谎时，很难查明真相。
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accessreachobtainacquireuncover
2.

暗示, 意指

to imply or suggest something; to mean something

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What are you trying to get at?
你到底想说什么？
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I don't understand what he's getting at with all these vague statements.
我不明白他这些含糊其辞的说法到底想表达什么。
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implysuggesthintallude toinsinuate
3.

找麻烦, 挑剔

to annoy or criticize someone repeatedly

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Why are you always getting at me?
你为什么总是找我麻烦？
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His boss keeps getting at him about his punctuality.
他的老板老是挑剔他的准时问题。
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annoycriticizeharassnagbadger
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