send sb off
US /send sʌm.bə.di ɔːf/
UK /send sʌm.bə.di ɒf/
短语动词
1.
送走, 派遣
to cause someone to leave a place, often with a particular purpose or destination
示例:
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Her parents sent her off to boarding school when she was ten.
她父母在她十岁时把她送去了寄宿学校。
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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.
罚下, 驱逐
to make someone leave a game or competition because they have broken a rule
示例:
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The referee sent him off for a dangerous tackle.
裁判因危险铲球将他罚下。
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He was sent off in the first half for arguing with the official.
他因与官员争吵而在上半场被罚下。
3.
使入睡, 催眠
to make someone fall asleep
示例:
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The warm milk always sends me off to sleep.
热牛奶总是让我入睡。
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The boring lecture sent half the audience off.
无聊的讲座让一半听众睡着了。