get at

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

够到, 查明

to reach or gain access to something

:
The cat tried to get at the bird in the cage.
猫试图够到笼子里的鸟。
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。
2.

暗示, 意指

to imply or suggest something; to mean something

:
What are you trying to get at?
你到底想说什么
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
3.

找麻烦, 挑剔

to annoy or criticize someone repeatedly

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