释义:
get something straight 矫正,确认
get sth straight 表示“矫正……”,“确认……是不是事实”(make sure sth is true)。多用成 Let me get sth straight 的形态,主要使用在未能理解对方的意思或想要重新确认一下的情形中。
例句:
So let me get this straight. You got divorced again?
我是说,你又离婚了?
So let me get this straight. You didn't know I love you?
换句话说,你不知道我爱你?
Get this straight, okay? I'm not a whore.
弄清楚好不好?我可不是妓女。
Let me get this straight, man. You hit your brother?
让我说得清楚点,你打你弟弟了?
对话:
A: Let me get this straight. You need money?
就是说,你缺钱?
B: I promise that I'll pay it back.
我发誓一定会还你的。