away from a place or position away from or no longer touching something not operating or not working at a particular time

off

/ɒf/ · /ɔːf/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #671 in the learning path

离开；脱离

Definitions

adv. away from a place or position

离开；脱离

prep. away from or no longer touching something

从……离开；离开……表面

adj. not operating or not working at a particular time

关闭的；不工作的

The dog ran off when the gate opened.

门一开，那只狗就跑走了。

Keeping unnecessary lights off in public buildings can reduce electricity consumption and lower operating costs.

关闭公共建筑内不必要的照明可以减少耗电量并降低运营成本。

off强调离开或关闭；of常表示所属，勿混淆。

What does off mean?: away from a place or position away from or no longer touching something not operating or not working at a particular time
How is off pronounced?: UK /ɒf/, US /ɔːf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.