Definition
甩开 is a resultative verb (V+开 complement) meaning 'to shake off' literally or 'to get rid of' figuratively. Like other resultative verbs, it can be split with 得/不 for potential form (甩得开, 甩不开) or with 了 for completion (甩开了). You'll use it when escaping a pursuer, dumping a problem, or leaving someone behind in a competition.
r.v.
to shake offto get rid of
Examples
- 甩开。Tā yònglì shuǎi kāi le nà zhī gǒu.He forcefully shook off that dog.
- 甩开。Tā zhōngyú shuǎi kāi le nà gè fánrén de rènwu.He finally got rid of that annoying task.
- ，。Tā shì le jǐ cì, háishì shuǎi bù kāi nà gè máfan.He tried several times, but still couldn't shake off that trouble.
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