| 词组 | escape |
| 释义 | escape The verb escape has several meanings. For some of these meanings, it is used as a transitive verb. For others, it is used as an intransitive verb. ◊ used as a transitive verb If you escape a situation that is dangerous, unpleasant, or difficult, you succeed in avoiding it. Many crossed the border to escape the carnage in their homeland. He seemed to escape the loneliness of extreme old age. Ralph walked in the rear, thankful to have escaped responsibility for a time. If you cannot escape a feeling or belief, you cannot help having it. One cannot escape the feeling that there is something missing. It is difficult to escape the conclusion that they are actually intended for the black market. ◊ used as an intransitive verb If you escape from a place where you are in danger, you succeed in leaving it. Last year thousands escaped from the country in small boats. If you escape from a place such as a prison, you get out of it and are free. In 1966 the spy George Blake escaped from prison. Even if he managed to escape, where would he run? Note that you do not say that someone 'escapes' a prison or any other place. If you escape when someone is trying to catch you, you avoid being caught. The two other burglars were tipped off by a lookout and escaped. ◊ 'get away' Get away can be used with the same meaning. George Watin got away and is presumed to be living in Spain. |
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