在不同語境有不同的意思,具體如下:
1、~ (from sb/sth)(從監禁或管制中)逃跑,逃走,逃出
Two prisoners have escaped.
兩名犯人逃走了。
2、~ (from sth)(從不愉快或危險處境中)逃脫,擺脫,逃避
She managed to escape from the burning car.
她設法從燃燒的汽車裏逃了出來。
3、 避開,避免(不愉快或危險的事物)
She was lucky to escape punishment.
她逃脫懲罰真是幸運。
4、~ (with sth)(未受傷或只受了壹點傷害而)逃脫,幸免於難
I was lucky to escape with minor injuries.
我只受了壹點輕傷逃出來真是萬幸。
5、被忘掉;被忽視;未被註意
Her name escapes me .
我記不起她的名字了。
6、(of gases, liquids, etc. 氣體、液體等)?漏出;泄漏;滲出
Put a lid on to prevent heat escaping.
蓋上蓋子,以免熱氣跑了。
7、(of a sound 聲音)?(不自覺地)由…發出?
A groan escaped her lips.
她不由得發出壹聲呻吟。