Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the word 'get' to sound more natural and fluent in everyday English conversations.
- Describe changes in states using get + adjective.
- Explain services you receive using causative get.
- Identify common core meanings and phrasal verbs with get.
你将学到什么
想让你的英语瞬间告别“学生腔”？那就必须拿下这个最地道的万能动词——Get！作为 B2 级别的学习者，你将通过这一章实现表达能力的质变。首先，我们会带你解锁 Get + 形容词的“变身术”，让你精准描述从 get tired 到 get ready 的状态更迭，让表达更具动态感。接着，我们将挑战实用的“使役用法” get something done，当你需要找人理发或修车时，这个表达能让你听起来比 have 更加亲切、自然。最后，你还将深入掌握 Get 的核心含义（如获得、到达、理解）以及那些高频短语动词。学完本章，你不仅能游刃有余地应对各种生活场景，更能像母语者一样灵活运用这个“万能核心”。准备好了吗？让我们一起把这些地道表达“Get”到手吧！
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Get + Adjective: Expressing Change (Get Tired, Get Ready, Get Lost)Get + adjective means
become— it describes a change of state. It is very common in everyday English and often replacesbecome. -
Get Something Done: Causative GetGet something done = arrange for someone else to do it for you. This is the causative structure with get. It is more informal than have something done.
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Get: Receive, Arrive, Fetch — Core Meanings and Key Phrasal VerbsGet has several core meanings: receive/obtain, arrive, fetch/go and bring, and understand. It also forms many essential phrasal verbs.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Describe changing states or situations using get + adjective in professional contexts.
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By the end you will be able to: Use causative 'get' to talk about tasks performed by others.
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By the end you will be able to: Distinguish between core meanings of 'get' and common phrasal verbs.
技巧与窍门 (3)
Use 'get' for feelings
Focus on the result
Use 'become' for formal writing
核心词汇 (5)
Real-World Preview
Planning a House Renovation
Review Summary
- get + adjective
- get + object + past participle
- get + preposition/adverb
常见错误
Do not use 'am' with 'get' when describing a change of state. 'Get' is the verb itself.
In the causative 'get' structure, you must use the past participle of the verb, not the base form.
With the word 'home', we do not use the preposition 'to' after 'get'.
本章规则 (3)
Next Steps
You've navigated the many meanings of 'get' with skill. Keep practicing, and it will soon become second nature!
Listen to a podcast and note every time 'get' is used.
快速练习 (10)
I am ___ tired.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get + Adjective: Expressing Change (Get Tired, Get Ready, Get Lost)
The milk ___ sour.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get + Adjective: Expressing Change (Get Tired, Get Ready, Get Lost)
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get + Adjective: Expressing Change (Get Tired, Get Ready, Get Lost)
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get: Receive, Arrive, Fetch — Core Meanings and Key Phrasal Verbs
He ___ married last year.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get + Adjective: Expressing Change (Get Tired, Get Ready, Get Lost)
Find and fix the mistake:
I get to here at 5.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get: Receive, Arrive, Fetch — Core Meanings and Key Phrasal Verbs
Find and fix the mistake:
I got my house painting.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get Something Done: Causative Get
Find and fix the mistake:
I got lose in the city.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get + Adjective: Expressing Change (Get Tired, Get Ready, Get Lost)
I ___ my car washed yesterday.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get Something Done: Causative Get
I ___ a new car yesterday.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Get: Receive, Arrive, Fetch — Core Meanings and Key Phrasal Verbs
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