很多时候，越是简单短小的单词，其含义和用法越丰富。比如，动词 “get”——除了可表示 “获得” 以外，它还可以表示 “明白；到达” 等等。
用法总结
Five uses of get
1. Get can mean buy or obtain.
动词 “get” 可以表示 “购买，获得”。
- I got myself a new phone last weekend.
- Look what I've got for you!
2. Get can mean receive.
动词 “get” 可以表示 “收到”。
- I just got a message.
- Did you get my email?
3. Get with an adjective can mean become.
动词 “get” 后接形容词可以表示 “变得……”。
- So many messages! I'm getting really annoyed!
- The soup is getting cold.
4. Get can also mean understand.
动词 “get” 可以表示 “理解，明白”。
- I don't get the joke.
- Sorry, I don't get what you mean.
5. Get can also mean arrive.
动词 “get” 还可以表示 “到达”。
- I need to get home early so I'm off!
- What time will you be able to get here?
