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Leave early - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：depart early (Leave early)
Leave early
/liːv ˈɜːrli/
v. phr.
To go away from a place before the usual or expected time.
depart early
➕
/dɪˈpɑːrt ˈɜːrli/
v. phr.
To go away from a place before the usual or scheduled time.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'læfan' (to go away) + 'ǣrlice' (early).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture your boss nodding as you grab your coat at 4 PM. 'Leave early' = beat the traffic!
📖 Example
My manager said I could leave early today to catch my train home for the holiday.
My manager said I could leave early today to catch my train home for the holiday.
🔗 Collocations
leave early from work – depart the office before the end of the workday
leave early for a flight – depart ahead of schedule to catch a plane
let someone leave early – give permission for early departure
🔄 Synonyms
depart ahead of schedule (v. phr.) – Leave before the planned or typical time
cut out early (v. phr.) – Informally leave a place before others
clock out early (v. phr.) – Record your departure time as earlier than usual
🚫 Antonyms
stay late (v. phr.) – Remain after the usual departure time
show up late (v. phr.) – Arrive after the expected time
📖 Cultural Story
This phrase is common in workplace culture, often indicating permission to depart before standard hours. It reflects modern flexibility in schedules.
Meaning 2：act early (Leave early)
Leave early
/liːv ˈɜːrli/
v. phr.
To take action in advance to avoid problems or to be prepared for the future.
act early
➕
/ækt ˈɜːrli/
v. phr.
To take action in advance to avoid problems or to be prepared for the future.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
To get the best prices, it's wise to leave early and book your flight tickets several months in advance.
To get the best prices, it's wise to leave early and book your flight tickets several months in advance.
🔗 Collocations
leave early to avoid traffic – Start your journey ahead of time to escape congestion
leave early for preparations – Begin tasks in advance to be ready
leave no room for delay – Act early to eliminate last-minute rushes
🔄 Synonyms
get a head start (v. phr.) – Begin something earlier than others to gain advantage
proactively prepare (v. phr.) – Take steps in advance to ensure readiness
start early (v. phr.) – Begin a process at an earlier time
🚫 Antonyms
procrastinate (v.) – Delay or postpone action to a later time
leave it until the last minute (v. phr.) – Postpone action until the final possible moment
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