A2 verb #400 最常用 2分钟阅读

let

Use let when you want to say 'yes' to someone. For example, if a friend asks, 'Can I sit here?', you can say, 'Yes, let me sit here' or 'Let's sit together.' It is very easy to use.

You use let to give permission. 'My mom let me go to the park.' It is also used to make suggestions, like 'Let's go home' or 'Let's eat pizza.' It is a very helpful word for daily life.

At this level, you will see let in more complex structures. We use it to talk about renting, like 'He let his house to a student.' We also use it in fixed phrases like 'let someone know' to mean 'inform them.'

Let appears in many idiomatic expressions that add nuance to your speech. Phrases like 'let off the hook' or 'let the cat out of the bag' are common. You also start to notice the difference between 'let' (permission) and 'allow' (more formal).

In advanced English, let is often used in the imperative for emphasis, such as 'Let there be light.' It is also common in legal contexts regarding property. You will notice that while 'allow' is often interchangeable, 'let' carries a more personal or permissive tone.

Mastering let involves understanding its archaic roots, such as in the phrase 'let or hindrance.' You will also encounter it in literary contexts where the rhythm of the sentence dictates the choice of 'let' over synonyms. It is a foundational verb that bridges the gap between simple permission and complex legal or figurative concepts.

开始练习 例句 笔记与提示

let 30秒了解

  • Means to allow or permit.
  • Irregular verb: let-let-let.
  • Used for suggestions with 'let's'.
  • Also means to rent property.

The word let is one of the most common verbs in the English language. At its heart, it means to allow or permit.

When you let someone do something, you are simply stepping out of their way and giving them your consent. It is a very flexible word used in everything from casual requests to formal property agreements.

The word let comes from the Old English word lætan, which meant to leave behind or to allow. It has deep Germanic roots and is related to the German word lassen.

Interestingly, it once had a completely opposite meaning: to hinder or obstruct. You can still see this in the phrase 'without let or hindrance' in legal documents!

You will most often hear let followed by an object and an infinitive without 'to'. For example: 'Let me help you.'

In British English, it is also the standard term for renting out property, such as a 'flat to let.' In American English, 'rent' is more common for this purpose.

Let go: To release or stop holding onto something. Let be: To leave something alone. Let down: To disappoint someone. Let slide: To ignore a mistake. Let off steam: To release pent-up energy or anger.

The verb let is irregular. Its past tense and past participle are also let, which makes it easy to conjugate!

It is pronounced /lɛt/. It rhymes with words like bet, get, met, net, and set.

趣味小知识

The word once meant both 'to allow' and 'to stop', which is a linguistic phenomenon called a contronym.

发音指南

UK /let/
US /let/
押韵词
bet get met net set
常见错误
  • Pronouncing it like 'late'
  • Adding an extra syllable
  • Softening the 't' too much

难度评级

阅读 1/5

very easy

写作 1/5

very easy

口语 1/5

very easy

听力 1/5

very easy

接下来学什么

前置知识

do go see

接下来学习

allow permit authorize

高级

concede sanction

需要掌握的语法

Imperative Mood

Let's go!

Infinitive without to

Let me help.

Irregular Verbs

let-let-let

按水平分级的例句

1

Let me help you.

Allow me to help.

let + object + verb

2

Let's go.

Let us go.

Let's = Let us

3

Let him sit.

Allow him to sit.

let + object + verb

4

Let her play.

Allow her to play.

let + object + verb

5

Let it be.

Leave it alone.

let + object + verb

6

Let me see.

I want to look.

let + object + verb

7

Let them in.

Open the door for them.

let + object + verb

8

Let us talk.

We should speak.

let + object + verb

1

Let me know when you arrive.

2

He let the dog out.

3

Please let me finish my work.

4

Let's meet at the cafe.

5

She wouldn't let me leave.

6

Don't let him see the gift.

7

They let the room for cheap.

8

Let's try again tomorrow.

1

I'll let you know the results.

2

She let her hair down at the party.

3

He let the opportunity slip away.

4

They let the house for a year.

5

Let me think about it.

6

Don't let the noise bother you.

7

He let himself in with a key.

8

Let's get this over with.

1

He let out a sigh of relief.

2

She was let go from her job.

3

Don't let your emotions control you.

4

He let the secret slip.

5

They let the contract expire.

6

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

7

She let it be known that she was leaving.

8

He let the team down by missing the goal.

1

The landlord let the property to a local family.

2

He let his guard down for a moment.

3

Let it be recorded that I objected.

4

She let the conversation drift to other topics.

5

The law does not let such behavior pass.

6

He let his imagination run wild.

7

They let the matter rest for now.

8

The silence let the tension build.

1

Without let or hindrance, they proceeded.

2

He let fly a stream of insults.

3

She let the wine breathe before serving.

4

Let us consider the implications of this.

5

He let his anger get the better of him.

6

The architect let light into the room.

7

She let the moment pass without comment.

8

They let the land lie fallow for a season.

常见搭配

let someone know
let go
let down
let out
let in
let slip
let off
let pass
let alone
let slide

习语与表达

"let the cat out of the bag"

reveal a secret

She let the cat out of the bag about the party.

casual

"let off the hook"

excuse from responsibility

The boss let him off the hook.

casual

"let sleeping dogs lie"

avoid trouble

It's better to let sleeping dogs lie.

neutral

"let your hair down"

relax

It's time to let your hair down.

casual

"let rip"

act without restraint

He just let rip at the meeting.

casual

"let the grass grow under one's feet"

delay action

Don't let the grass grow under your feet.

neutral

容易混淆

let vs leave

similar meanings in some contexts

leave means to go away, let means to allow

I will leave now / Let me go.

let vs allow

both mean permission

allow is more formal

He allowed it / He let it happen.

let vs rent

both relate to property

rent is more universal

I rent a flat / I have a flat to let.

let vs permit

both mean permission

permit implies official rules

Permit required / Let me in.

句型

A1

Let + object + verb

Let him speak.

A1

Let's + verb

Let's eat.

A2

Don't + let + object + verb

Don't let him leave.

B2

Let + object + be + adjective

Let it be known.

A2

Let + object + out

Let the dog out.

词族

名词

let a rental property (UK) or a serve that hits the net in tennis

动词

let to allow

相关

letting present participle

如何使用

frequency

10

常见错误
  • let to go → let go

    let is followed by an infinitive without 'to'

  • he lets me to do it → he lets me do it

    no 'to' after let

  • letted → let

    let is an irregular verb

  • let me to know → let me know

    no 'to' after let

  • let someone for doing → let someone do

    incorrect preposition usage

小贴士

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Memory Palace

Imagine a gatekeeper opening a gate.

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Native Speakers

Use 'Let's' for suggestions.

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Cultural Insight

Used in many famous song titles.

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Grammar Shortcut

No 'to' needed.

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Say It Right

Keep it short.

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Don't Make This Mistake

Never say 'letted'.

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Did You Know?

It used to mean stop.

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Study Smart

Learn it with phrasal verbs.

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Verb Patterns

Follow with base verb.

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Register

Use 'allow' for formal emails.

记住它

记忆技巧

LET = Leave Everything To them (let them do it).

视觉联想

A gate being opened to let someone pass through.

Word Web

allow permit give consent

挑战

Write 5 sentences using 'Let's'.

词源

Old English

原始含义： to leave, to allow, or to hinder

文化背景

None

Used daily in all contexts, from parenting to business.

'Let It Be' by The Beatles 'Let It Go' from Frozen

在生活中练习

真实语境

at school

  • Let me try
  • Let's work together
  • Let the teacher speak

at home

  • Let me help
  • Let's eat dinner
  • Don't let the door slam

at work

  • Let me know
  • Let's schedule a meeting
  • Let's review this

travel

  • Let me through
  • Let's check the map
  • Let's go to the hotel

对话开场白

"What is something you let yourself do to relax?"

"Do you let others help you with work?"

"What is a rule you think should be let slide?"

"When was the last time you let someone down?"

"What would you let your kids do that your parents didn't?"

日记主题

Write about a time you had to let go of something.

Describe a situation where you were not let into a place.

How do you feel when someone lets you down?

If you could let yourself do anything for a day, what would it be?

常见问题

8 个问题

No, it is followed by the base form of the verb.

It is just 'let'.

Yes, primarily in British English.

Allow is more formal.

Yes, but 'permit' is often preferred.

It is a contraction of 'let us'.

No, it is an irregular verb.

Use 'do not let' or 'don't let'.

自我测试

fill blank A1

___ me help you with that.

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： Let

The imperative form is 'Let'.

multiple choice A2

Which sentence is correct?

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： He let me go.

No 'to' after let.

true false B1

The past tense of let is letted.

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： 错误

The past tense is also let.

match pairs B1

Word

意思

全部匹配！

These are common phrasal verbs.

sentence order B2

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确！ 不太对。 正确答案：

Standard request structure.

得分： /5

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