get·a·way /ˈɡetəweɪ/ noun [countableC] 1 SCCESCAPEan escape from a place or unpleasant situation, especially after committing a crime 〔尤指犯罪后的〕逃跑,逃走 The gunmen made a getaway on foot. 持枪歹徒徒步逃跑了。
getaway car/vehicle/van (=a car etc used by criminals to escape after a crime) 作案后逃跑用的汽车/车辆/面包车
2 especially American EnglishAmE a short holiday away from home, or a place where people go for a short holiday 短假;度假的地方 Big Bear Lake is a popular weekend getaway. 大贝尔湖是周末度假的好去处。