get

IPA/ɡet/
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get — 動詞

  • getpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • getshe / she / it
  • gotpast simple
  • getting-ing form
  • gottenpast participle

1. to buy something, or to receive money, a result, or something you want through y

1.動詞及物A1
釋義

獲得；買到

透過努力或交易取得

to buy something, or to receive money, a result, or something you want through your own effort.

例句

Nora got a new bicycle for her tenth birthday from her grandparents.

Nora 十歲生日時從祖父母那裡得到了一輛新的腳踏車。

get + concrete object (new bicycle)

Luca got a good price when he sold his old car last week.

Luca 上週賣掉舊車時賣到了一個好價錢。

get + abstract noun (good price)

同義詞
  • obtain

    more formal than 'get'; often used in writing

  • buy

    specifically for purchasing with money; narrower than 'get'

  • earn

    focuses on receiving money through work or effort

反義詞
  • lose

    to no longer have something you once had

文法句型

get + object (thing obtained)

常見錯誤

❌I get a new phone yesterday.
✅I got a new phone yesterday.
💡'get' is irregular: the past form is 'got', not 'getted'.

2. to receive something that someone gives or sends to you, including information,

2.動詞及物A1
釋義

收到；得到

從他人處接收物品或遭受處罰

to receive something that someone gives or sends to you, including information, a punishment, or an injury.

例句

Nadia got a long letter from her cousin in Japan this morning.

Nadia 今天早上收到了她在日本的表弟寄來的長信。

get + object (letter) from + source

Kabir got a warning from the teacher for talking during class.

Kabir 因為上課講話被老師記了一次警告。

同義詞
  • receive

    more formal than 'get'; common in official contexts

  • be given

    passive form; emphasises the giver's action

反義詞
  • give

    opposite action in terms of possession transfer

文法句型

get + object (thing received)

用法筆記

This sense is often used with punishments (get a fine, get detention) and injuries (get a cut, get a black eye).

常見錯誤

❌ 'I got a letter from my mother yesterday.' (correct but generic) — No mistake; be aware that 'receive' is more formal.

3. to move to a place in order to return with a person or thing that you need or wa

3.動詞及物A1
釋義

去拿；去接

前往某處帶回人或物

to move to a place in order to return with a person or thing that you need or want.

例句

Constanza went to get her little brother from school at three o'clock.

Constanza 三點鐘去學校接她弟弟回家。

go + to get + person + from + place

Can you get some milk from the shop on your way home this evening?

你今晚回家的路上可以順便去店裡買些牛奶嗎？

同義詞
  • fetch

    less common in everyday speech; 'get' is more natural

  • collect

    slightly more formal; used for picking up packages or people

  • pick up

    phrasal verb with the same meaning; very common in conversation

文法句型

go/get/come + and + get + object

get + object + from + place

用法筆記

Common pattern: 'go and get' or 'come and get' (informal) means moving somewhere with the purpose of returning with someone or something. In American English, 'go get' (without 'and') is also common.

常見錯誤

❌ 'Can you go and pick up some milk?' (correct but uses 'pick up' instead of 'get') — 'get' is simpler and more direct for everyday fetching.

4. to catch someone who is trying to escape, or to take control of something by for

4.動詞及物B1
釋義

抓獲；奪取

用武力捕捉或控制

to catch someone who is trying to escape, or to take control of something by force, especially in a military or hunting context.

例句

The police got the thief after a short chase through the park.

警方在公園裡追了一小段路後抓到了那個小偷。

get + person (as target caught)

Quan got a large fish during the fishing trip last weekend at the lake.

Quan 上週末在湖邊的釣魚之旅釣到了一條大魚。

同義詞
  • catch

    the most direct synonym; used for people and animals

  • capture

    more formal than 'get'; implies taking control

  • seize

    formal; often used in military or legal contexts

反義詞
  • free

    to let someone go from captivity

  • release

    to set someone free

文法句型

get + someone/something (as target caught or captured)

用法筆記

This sense is commonly used with criminals, animals in hunting, or territory in military contexts. It is less common in everyday conversation than sense 1.

常見錯誤

❌The police get the thief yesterday.
✅The police got the thief yesterday.
💡past tense of 'get' is 'got', not 'get'.

5. to reach the place where you were going after making a trip.

5.動詞不及物A1
釋義

到達

抵達某個地點

to reach the place where you were going after making a trip.

例句

What time did you get to the airport for your flight this morning?

你今天早上幾點到機場搭飛機的？

get + to + place (arrival)

Nora got home late because the train was delayed by an hour.

Nora 因為火車誤點一個小時，所以很晚才到家。

get + home (fixed adverb, no preposition)

同義詞
  • arrive

    slightly more formal; 'arrive at' for places, 'arrive in' for cities/countries

  • reach

    transitive verb; no preposition needed (reach the station)

反義詞
  • leave

    to go away from a place

文法句型

get + to + location

get + home/there/here/back

用法筆記

Unlike 'arrive', 'get' needs 'to' before a named place (get to the station), but is used without 'to' before 'home', 'here', 'there' (get home, get here, get there).

常見錯誤

❌I arrived to the station.
✅I got to the station.
💡'arrive' needs 'at' (arrive at), but 'get' uses 'to'.

6. to reach a particular milestone or point in a process, such as a specific age, s

6.動詞不及物B1
釋義

到（某點）

達到某個具體階段、年齡或時間點

to reach a particular milestone or point in a process, such as a specific age, stage of ability, or time of day — used for 'getting to be a certain age', 'getting late', or 'getting to know someone'.

例句

It was getting late, so Jin turned off the television and went to bed.

天色晚了，所以 Jin 關掉電視上床睡覺了。

be getting + adjective (progressive: gradual change)

Ayana is getting much better at speaking Chinese after six months of practice.

Ayana 練習六個月後，中文說得越來越好。

同義詞
  • become

    more formal than 'get'; emphasises the result rather than the process

  • reach

    focuses on arriving at a specific point or stage

文法句型

get + to + stage/age

be getting + adjective

get + to know/see/understand

用法筆記

This sense appears in two common patterns: (1) 'be getting + adjective' shows a gradual change (getting cold, getting late, getting dark); (2) 'get to + verb' shows reaching a point where something happens or becomes possible (get to know, get to see).

常見錯誤

❌She is more better at English.
✅She is getting better at English.
💡use 'get + comparative adjective' to show gradual improvement.

7. to advance or improve in a task or activity you are working on; to move closer t

7.動詞不及物B1
釋義

進展；進步

在目標上取得進展或改善

to advance or improve in a task or activity you are working on; to move closer to a goal.

例句

Mei has been studying very hard and is finally getting somewhere with her Japanese.

Mei 一直很努力念書，她的日文終於有進展了。

get + somewhere for making progress

The building project did not get very far because the company ran out of money.

那項建築工程沒能進行得很順利，因為公司資金用完了。

get + far for degree of progress

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

get + adverb (far / nowhere / somewhere / there)

get + through / past / ahead

用法筆記

Common with adverbs of progress like far, somewhere, nowhere, there, ahead. Subject is usually a person, a project, or an activity.

常見錯誤

❌I got progress in my English.
✅I got better at English.' or 'I made progress in English.
💡'get' as progress uses adverbs, not a direct object.
❌The meeting got anywhere.
✅The meeting did not get anywhere.
💡negative or question forms are much more common than affirmative statements with this sense.

8. to start suffering from a sickness or health problem, for example a cold or a he

8.動詞及物A2
釋義

感染；患上

生病或感染疾病

to start suffering from a sickness or health problem, for example a cold or a headache.

例句

Sari got a really bad cold after walking home through the freezing rain.

Sari 在寒冷的雨中走路回家後，得了很嚴重的感冒。

get + cold — most common illness collocation

Allison got food poisoning from the seafood salad she ordered at the restaurant.

Allison 因為在餐廳吃了海鮮沙拉而食物中毒。

get + food poisoning for illness from food

同義詞
  • catch

    can sound slightly more formal; 'get' is more common in everyday speech

  • come down with

    phrasal verb, informal, often for milder illnesses

文法句型

get + illness (cold / flu / headache / food poisoning)

用法筆記

Frequently used with the definite article for common illnesses: get the flu, get the measles. Illnesses like cold, headache, stomach ache typically use the indefinite article: get a cold, get a headache.

常見錯誤

❌I got sick of a cold.
✅I got a cold.' or 'I got sick with a cold.
💡'get sick of' means 'become bored with', not 'become ill with'.

9. to change into a different state or condition, often little by little over time.

9.動詞不及物A2
釋義

變得

變成某種狀態或情況

to change into a different state or condition, often little by little over time.

例句

It is getting dark outside, so we should probably head home soon.

外面天快黑了，我們最好趕快回家。

get + dark — gradual change in state

Gita got very nervous right before she walked on stage to give her speech.

Gita 在上台演講的前一刻變得非常緊張。

同義詞
  • become

    more formal; used in both formal and informal contexts

  • grow

    emphasizes slow, gradual change ('grow old', 'grow dark')

  • turn

    used for colors and weather ('turn red', 'turn cold')

文法句型

get + adjective (dark / tired / cold / old / better)

用法筆記

This sense functions as a linking verb and is followed by an adjective, not a noun phrase (say 'get old', not 'get an old person'). For becoming something with a noun, use 'become' instead ('become a doctor').

常見錯誤

❌I am getting hot in this room.' (when you mean the temperature is rising) — This is actually correct!
✅I am getting hot.' is fine.
❌She got a teacher.' (meaning she became a teacher).
✅She became a teacher.
💡Use 'become + noun', not 'get + noun' for becoming something.

10. to start moving, leaving, or travelling toward a place, often used to encourage

10.動詞不及物B1
釋義

出發；動身

開始移動或離開某地

to start moving, leaving, or travelling toward a place, often used to encourage someone to hurry.

例句

We need to get going if we want to catch the last train home tonight.

我們得出發了，否則趕不上今晚最後一班火車。

get going = start moving / leave

The taxi got moving as soon as the last passenger closed the door.

最後一位乘客關上車門後，計程車就開始移動了。

get moving = start moving forward

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

get + V-ing (going / moving)

get + prepositional phrase (to / out of / off)

用法筆記

Common in imperative or suggestion: 'Let's get going!' or 'We'd better get moving.' The gerund forms (going, moving) are fixed — you cannot substitute other verbs freely.

常見錯誤

❌Let's get go.
✅Let's get going.
💡The gerund (-ing) form is required after 'get' in this sense.
❌I got to the office.' (when meaning 'started going to the office').
✅I got going to the office.
💡The simple 'got to' means 'arrived at', which is a different sense.

11. to make something happen, especially by putting in effort, or to arrange for som

11.動詞及物B1
釋義

使完成

付諸努力使某事發生或完成

to make something happen, especially by putting in effort, or to arrange for something to be done by someone else.

例句

Kemi finally got her phone repaired after dropping it in the swimming pool.

Kemi 的手機掉進游泳池後，終於找人修好了。

get + object + past participle — arranging for a service

Ada got the washing machine working again by carefully reading the manual.

Ada 仔細閱讀說明書後，又把洗衣機弄好了。

get + object + present participle — cause to start functioning

同義詞

文法句型

get + object + past participle (get it done / get the car fixed)

get + object + present participle (get the car running)

get + object + to-infinitive

用法筆記

The past participle pattern 'get something done' often implies that someone else does the work for you ('get the car fixed' = have a mechanic fix it). Use the infinitive pattern 'get someone to do something' (sense 12) for persuading a person.

常見錯誤

❌I got fix my car.
✅I got my car fixed.
💡The past participle is needed, not the bare infinitive.
❌I got him fixed my bike.
✅I got him to fix my bike.
💡With a person, use 'get + person + to-infinitive'.

12. to make a person do a particular thing by encouraging, influencing, or pressurin

12.動詞及物B1
釋義

說服

說服或促使某人做某事

to make a person do a particular thing by encouraging, influencing, or pressuring them.

例句

Mei got her little brother to clean his room by promising him ice cream afterward.

Mei 答應給弟弟冰淇淋，說服他打掃了自己的房間。

get + person + to-infinitive — persuasion through incentive

The substitute teacher could not get the students to pay attention during math class.

代課老師沒有辦法讓學生在數學課上專心聽講。

同義詞
  • persuade

    more formal; implies argument or reasoning

  • convince

    focuses on changing someone's mind rather than compelling action

  • talk into

    phrasal verb, similar informality

反義詞

文法句型

get + person + to-infinitive (get him to help / get them to agree)

用法筆記

Commonly used when the persuasion required some effort or a specific strategy (a promise, a trick, a favor). For simple requests without resistance, 'ask' is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌I got him helping me.
✅I got him to help me.
💡Use the to-infinitive, not the gerund, after the object.
❌I got that he helps me.
✅I got him to help me.
💡The direct object must be the person, not a that-clause.

13. used with an object and a past participle to describe something that happens to

13.動詞及物B1
釋義

遭到；被弄

意外或非自願地遭受某事

used with an object and a past participle to describe something that happens to someone or something without being planned or wanted — for example, getting your phone stolen on the train, or getting a window broken by a storm.

例句

Jin got his phone stolen while he was waiting for the subway.

Jin 在等捷運時，手機被偷了。

get + object + past participle (stolen)

Trang got her luggage damaged during the flight from Hanoi to Taipei.

Trang 在從河內飛往台北的途中，行李被弄壞了。

get + object + past participle (damaged)

文法句型

get + object + past participle

用法筆記

The object must be something the subject owns or is responsible for. This pattern often describes accidents or unwanted events.

常見錯誤

❌I got stolen my wallet.
✅I got my wallet stolen.
💡the past participle goes after the object, not before it.

14. used with a past participle instead of 'be' to form a passive structure, especia

14.動詞不及物B1
釋義

被；挨

用 get 取代 be 被動，強調受影響

used with a past participle instead of 'be' to form a passive structure, especially when describing something that happens to someone rather than something they choose — for example, getting promoted at work, or getting invited to a party.

例句

Hugo got promoted to manager after only two years at the company.

Hugo 進公司才兩年就被升為經理了。

get + past participle (promoted) for passive meaning

Salma got invited to her cousin's wedding in Brazil last October.

Salma 受邀參加她表姊去年十月在巴西的婚禮。

get + past participle (invited)

文法句型

get + past participle

用法筆記

More common in spoken English than written. 'Get' passive often implies the subject was affected by the action, whereas 'be' passive is more neutral.

常見錯誤

❌I got born in 1995.
✅I was born in 1995.
💡'get' passive is not used for permanent states or facts, only for actions or events.

15. to go from one spot to another, often by climbing, stepping, or squeezing your b

15.動詞不及物A2
釋義

移動；鑽爬

改變位置或方向

to go from one spot to another, often by climbing, stepping, or squeezing your body into a new place or through a gap — for example, getting down from a ladder, getting out of a chair, or getting under a fence.

例句

Can you get down from that ladder before you fall?

你可以趁還沒摔下來之前，從梯子上爬下來嗎？

get + preposition (down from)

The cat got onto the kitchen roof through an open window.

那隻貓從一扇開著的窗戶爬上了廚房屋頂。

get + preposition (onto)

同義詞
  • move

    more neutral; 'get' often implies effort or a destination

文法句型

get + preposition/adverb of place

用法筆記

Often followed by a preposition like 'into', 'out of', 'onto', 'off', 'down from', or 'up to'. When used in the imperative ('Get out!'), it can express strong emotion.

16. to travel somewhere using a bus, train, plane, taxi, or other form of transport

16.動詞及物A2
釋義

搭乘

搭乘大眾交通工具

to travel somewhere using a bus, train, plane, taxi, or other form of transport — for example, getting the train to work, or getting a taxi home from the airport.

例句

Every morning Maja gets the number 79 bus from her village to school.

每天早上 Maja 從她住的村子搭 79 號公車去上學。

get + vehicle + from + place + to + place

We got the first train from Berlin to Warsaw to save money on a hotel.

我們搭了從柏林到華沙的第一班火車，省了一晚的旅館錢。

同義詞
  • take

    interchangeable in most contexts; 'take' is slightly more formal

  • catch

    especially for trains, buses, and planes

文法句型

get + a/the + bus/train/plane/taxi/boat

用法筆記

Used for public or hired transport (bus, train, plane, taxi, ferry). For driving your own car, use 'drive' or 'take the car' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I got the car to work.
✅I drove to work.
💡'get a car' means catching/boarding a vehicle, not driving your own.

17. to answer a ringing telephone or go to a door when someone knocks or rings the b

17.動詞及物A2
釋義

接聽；應門

接聽電話或應門

to answer a ringing telephone or go to a door when someone knocks or rings the bell — for example, asking someone to get the phone while your hands are busy, or getting the door when a delivery arrives.

例句

Can someone get the phone? My hands are covered in flour.

有人可以接一下電話嗎？我兩手都是麵粉。

get + the phone

Kasia got the door and found a delivery man holding a huge box of books.

Kasia 去應門，發現一個送貨員抱著一大箱書。

get + the door

同義詞
  • answer

    more formal; 'get' is more conversational

文法句型

get + the phone

get + the door

用法筆記

Almost always used with 'the phone' or 'the door' as the object. 'Get the phone' is more common in British English than American English, which prefers 'answer the phone'.

18. to be given the opportunity or permission to do something you find nice or excit

18.動詞不及物B1
釋義

有機會

得以從事喜歡的事

to be given the opportunity or permission to do something you find nice or exciting — for example, getting to travel abroad for work, or getting to meet a famous person.

例句

Manuela got to visit the National Palace Museum during her trip to Taipei.

Manuela 在去台北的時候，有機會參觀了國立故宮博物院。

get + to-infinitive (opportunity)

The children got to stay up late and watch fireworks on New Year's Eve.

孩子們在跨年夜有機會熬夜看煙火。

同義詞

文法句型

get + to-infinitive

用法筆記

This sense is always followed by 'to' plus a verb. It emphasises that the opportunity is positive or desirable. For negative situations, use 'have to' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I got to go to the dentist yesterday.
✅I had to go to the dentist yesterday.
💡'get to' expresses a welcome opportunity, not an obligation.

19. to understand what someone is saying, what is happening, or what something means

19.動詞及物B1
釋義

理解；聽懂

聽懂或理解所說的話

to understand what someone is saying, what is happening, or what something means — used especially in informal speech when the listener has just figured something out

例句

Elena didn't get the joke until Meera explained it twice.

Meera 解釋了兩次之後，Elena 才聽懂那個笑話。

get + [noun] meaning 'understand'

I don't get why the bus driver took a different route this morning.

我不懂為什麼今天早上公車司機換了一條路線。

get + wh-clause for 'understand why'

同義詞
  • understand

    more formal and general purpose

  • grasp

    implies fully understanding something that is complex or abstract

  • catch

    mainly used for hearing what someone said, e.g. 'I didn't catch your name'

反義詞
  • miss

    fails to hear or understand, e.g. 'I missed what you said'

文法句型

get + noun

get + wh-clause

get + it

用法筆記

Very common in informal questions ('Do you get it?') and negatives ('I don't get it'). More formal alternatives are 'understand' and 'comprehend'.

常見錯誤

❌I can't understand the joke, please explain.
✅I don't get the joke, could you explain?
💡'get' is the natural informal choice for everyday conversation about understanding.

20. to prepare or cook a meal, especially a simple or everyday one

20.動詞及物A2
釋義

備餐；準備

準備或烹調餐點

to prepare or cook a meal, especially a simple or everyday one

例句

Paloma is getting dinner ready while Henrik sets the table.

Paloma 正在準備晚餐，Henrik 則在擺桌子。

get + [meal] + ready

Asher gets breakfast for the children every morning before school.

Asher 每天早上在上學前幫孩子們準備早餐。

get + [meal] + for [someone]

同義詞
  • prepare

    more formal; covers planning and arranging, not just cooking

  • make

    similar informality, e.g. 'make breakfast'

  • cook

    specifically involves heating food

文法句型

get + noun (a meal)

get + noun + ready

get + someone + noun (meal)

用法筆記

Used informally in place of 'prepare' or 'cook'. Often appears in the pattern 'get + [meal] + ready' to describe ongoing preparation.

常見錯誤

❌I will prepare breakfast for everyone.' (too formal for everyday talk).
✅I'll get breakfast for everyone.
💡'get' is the natural choice when speaking casually.

21. to cover the cost of a purchase for yourself or for another person, especially i

21.動詞及物B1
釋義

付錢；請客

為他人付費，如請客吃飯

to cover the cost of a purchase for yourself or for another person, especially in a social setting such as a restaurant or event

例句

Let me get the bill — it's my turn to treat everyone.

帳單我來付——這次輪到我請大家了。

get the bill meaning 'pay for the meal'

Anong said she would get the tickets for tonight's concert.

Anong 說她會買今晚音樂會的票。

get the tickets meaning 'pay for the tickets'

同義詞
  • pay for

    more neutral and general

  • treat

    specifically means paying for someone else as a gift

  • cover

    informal, e.g. 'I'll cover the bill'

文法句型

get + noun (bill/drinks/tickets)

I'll get this

get + someone + noun

用法筆記

Very common in restaurants and social situations. The fixed phrase 'I'll get this/that' means the speaker will pay. 'Get' implies the person willingly takes responsibility for the payment.

常見錯誤

❌I will pay the drinks' (grammatically incorrect — should be 'pay for').
✅I'll get the drinks.
💡'get' naturally means 'pay for' in informal contexts.

22. to confuse someone so much that they cannot explain, understand, or make sense o

22.動詞及物B2
釋義

使困惑

讓人無法理解或解釋

to confuse someone so much that they cannot explain, understand, or make sense of something

例句

The professor's explanation of quantum physics completely got the class — nobody could follow it.

教授對量子力學的解釋讓全班同學都困惑了——沒有人聽得懂。

got + [person] meaning 'confused [person]'

The last question on the math test really got Brandon — he left it blank.

數學考卷的最後一題真的把 Brandon 難倒了——他那一題空著沒寫。

got + [person] meaning 'confused [person]'

同義詞
  • confuse

    more formal and the standard neutral term

  • puzzle

    suggests gentle confusion, often about a mystery or problem

  • baffle

    stronger, suggesting complete inability to understand

反義詞
  • clarify

    makes something clear or understandable

文法句型

get + person

what gets me

it gets me when/how

用法筆記

Always informal. The expression 'what gets me is...' is a fixed phrase for introducing the thing that causes confusion. This sense focuses on mental confusion, not annoyance (see sense 24).

常見錯誤

❌This problem confuses me' (correct but formal for casual talk).
✅This problem gets me.
💡'get' is the natural informal equivalent of 'confuse'.

23. a fixed informal expression used when you are unable to give the information som

23.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

考倒；不知道

表示不知道問題的答案

a fixed informal expression used when you are unable to give the information someone has just asked for — the phrase 'you've got me there' or its shorter form 'you got me' means 'I don't know'

例句

A: 'What is the capital of Ecuador?' B: 'You've got me there — I have no idea.'

A：「厄瓜多的首都是哪裡？」B：「你考倒我了——我完全不知道。」

You've got me there — fixed phrase for 'I don't know'

'How much does a new car cost these days?' 'You got me — I have not bought one in years.'

「現在一輛新車大概多少錢？」「你問倒我了——我已經好幾年沒買車了。」

You got me — shorter variant of 'you've got me there'

同義詞

文法句型

you've got me there

you got me

got me on that one

用法筆記

A fixed informal expression. The full form is 'You've got me there', but 'You got me' is common in American English. Only used when the speaker genuinely doesn't know — not for refusing to answer. The subject is always 'you'.

常見錯誤

❌You caught me there' (mixing idioms).
✅You've got me there.
💡this is the correct fixed expression for admitting you don't know.

24. to annoy, irritate, or bother someone, especially as a result of a repeated acti

24.動詞及物B2
釋義

使惱火

令人煩惱或生氣

to annoy, irritate, or bother someone, especially as a result of a repeated action or a particular habit

例句

What gets me about Leo is that he never apologizes when he is late.

Leo 讓我生氣的是，他遲到從來不道歉。

what gets [someone] about... — fixed expression for annoyance

It really gets Henrik when people talk loudly on the phone in a quiet café.

有人在安靜的咖啡館裡大聲講電話，這真的讓 Henrik 很惱火。

it gets [someone] when... — introducing the annoying situation

同義詞
  • annoy

    more formal and direct

  • irritate

    stronger, often suggesting physical discomfort

  • bother

    similar intensity, slightly more polite

反義詞
  • please

    makes someone feel happy or satisfied

文法句型

get + person

what gets me

it gets me when

用法筆記

Informal. This sense expresses irritation or frustration caused by a repeated action or habit, not mental confusion. The fixed phrase 'what gets me is...' introduces the source of annoyance.

常見錯誤

❌The noise irritates me' (correct but somewhat formal for casual complaints).
✅The noise gets me.
💡'get' is the natural informal choice when expressing annoyance.

25. to make someone experience a very strong feeling, especially sadness, often to t

25.動詞及物B2
釋義

使感動

觸動情感，常使人落淚

to make someone experience a very strong feeling, especially sadness, often to the point of tears

例句

The ending of that movie always gets me, even after watching it ten times.

那部電影的結局總是很能感動我，即使看了十次也一樣。

get + person (emotional impact)

What really gets Shanti is seeing people abandon their pets on the street.

真正讓 Shanti 感動的是看到有人在街上遺棄寵物。

what gets + person + is ...

同義詞
  • move

    more formal, less intense than 'get'

  • affect

    broader; can be emotional or physical

  • touch

    gentler, implies warmth rather than sadness

文法句型

get + object

get + person

用法筆記

Common in informal conversation. Often used with 'what' as the subject ('What gets me is...'). The object is usually a person or group of people.

常見錯誤

❌The movie got me to cry
✅The movie got me
💡'get' in this sense already includes the emotional result; you do not need to add 'to cry'.

26. to strike a person, typically through a bullet, a thrown item, or physical impac

26.動詞及物B2
釋義

擊中

擊中或打傷某人

to strike a person, typically through a bullet, a thrown item, or physical impact

例句

The stone got Andrés right on the back of his head.

那顆石頭正好擊中 Andrés 的後腦勺。

get + person + on + body part

A stray bullet got the soldier in his left shoulder during the attack.

一顆流彈在攻擊中擊中了那名士兵的左肩。

同義詞
  • hit

    more direct, neutral; 'get' adds a sense of unexpected impact

  • strike

    more formal

  • catch

    often used for thrown objects hitting someone

文法句型

get + person + in/on + body part

get + person + with + object

用法筆記

Almost always followed by a phrase specifying where the hit landed — 'on the [body part]' or 'in the [body part]'. 'In' suggests a deeper wound (bullet); 'on' suggests surface contact.

常見錯誤

❌The stone got him
✅The stone got him on the knee
💡this sense usually needs a body part to sound natural.

27. to finally defeat, overcome, or destroy someone or something, especially after a

27.動詞及物C1
釋義

擊敗；戰勝

（經過長時間後）最終打敗

to finally defeat, overcome, or destroy someone or something, especially after a long period of trying or suffering

例句

The harsh winter finally got the old tree in the backyard.

嚴酷的冬季最終擊敗了後院那棵老樹。

final defeat by a natural force

Quan's opponents thought they had won, but his determination got them in the end.

Quan 的對手以為他們贏了，但他的決心最終戰勝了他們。

同義詞
  • defeat

    more neutral and direct; lacks the sense of a long struggle

  • overcome

    more formal; subject is usually the winner

  • finish

    stronger, implies complete destruction

反義詞
  • survive

    opposite outcome — the thing that 'gets' you is what you do not survive

文法句型

get + person/thing

用法筆記

Often used for natural forces, illnesses, or persistent problems that eventually win. The tone is usually matter-of-fact rather than triumphant — it describes something that finally succeeds after a struggle.

get — 名詞