see through
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see through
verb sees through · seeing through · saw through · seen through
- To perceive visually through something transparent. Their fabric is so thin that I can see through these curtains.
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To not be deceived by something that is false or misleading; to understand the hidden truth about someone or something.
I'm surprised she doesn't see through his lies.
Similar: tumble (to sth)
- To recognize someone's true motives or character. In that moment, I finally saw through her; this petition drive had nothing to do with her love for animals, and everything to do with impressing Michael, the cute intern.
- To provide support or cooperation to (a person) throughout a period of time; to support someone through a difficult time. And may we all, citizens the world over, see these events through.
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To do something until it is finished; to continue working on (something) until it is finished.
Despite her health problems, Madame Prime Minister saw the project through.
Similar: see out
- To constitute ample supply for one for. Those chocolates should see us through the holiday season.
Translations
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verb perceive visually through something transparent
| Español | ver a través |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 見通す mitoosu, 透視する toushi suru |
| 中文 | 看透 kàntòu |
| Português | enxergar através de |
| Français | voir à travers |
| Deutsch | durchschauen |
| Italiano | intravedere, vedere attraverso |
| Русский | ви́деть наскво́зь vídetʹ naskvózʹ |
verb to recognize someone's true motives
| Español | calar, penetrar, descubrir |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 识破 shípò |
| Português | não se iludir |
| Français | anticiper, percer à jour, voir clair dans le jeu de quelqu’un |
| Deutsch | durchblicken, durchschauen |
| Italiano | smascherare |
| Ελληνικά | αντιλαμβάνομαι antilamvánomai |
| Русский | ви́деть наскво́зь vídetʹ naskvózʹ |
verb avoid being deceived
| 日本語 | 見抜く minuku, 見破る miyaburu, 見通す mitōsu |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 看穿 kànchuān, 识破 shípò |
| Português | não se deixar enganar |
| Français | pénétrer, voir clair dans le jeu de quelqu’un |
| Deutsch | durchschauen |
| Italiano | svelare |
| Русский | ви́деть наскво́зь vídetʹ naskvózʹ |
verb to provide support or cooperation throughout a period of time
| Français | assister |
|---|
verb to do something until it is finished
| Español | acabar |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | やり通す yaritōsu, やり遂げる yaritogeru |
| Français | achever |
| Italiano | completare, realizzare, portare a termine, portare a compimento |
verb to constitute ample supply
| Español | bastar |
|---|---|
| Français | suffire |
| Italiano | soddisfare |
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title = {see through},
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