get rid of somebody/something

a) THROW AWAYto throw away or destroy something you do not want anymore 丢弃某物；毁掉某物

It’s time we got rid of all these old toys.

我们该把这些旧玩具全部丢掉了。

Governments should be encouraged to get rid of all nuclear weapons.

应该鼓励各国政府销毁所有核武器。

b) GET RID OFto take action so that you no longer have something unpleasant that you do not want 摆脱某物，除去某物

I can’t get rid of this cough.

我咳嗽老是不好。

He opened the windows to get rid of the smell.

他打开窗户把气味散出去。

c) GET RID OFto make someone leave because you do not like them or because they are causing problems 赶走某人

Are you trying to get rid of me?

你是想赶我走吗？

It can be difficult for schools to get rid of poor teachers.

解聘不称职的老师对学校来说会很难。

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