Chinese
tuōshēn
Meaning: to extricate oneself; to get away; to escape
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他最近忙得不可開交,實在難以脫身。
他最近忙得不可开交,实在难以脱身。
He's been incredibly busy lately and really can't get away.
他正努力試圖從經濟困境的泥潭中脫身。
He is working hard to escape from the quagmire of economic hardship.

Usage Notes

Refers to getting out of a difficult situation or freeing oneself from obligations.

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