sell off; exonerate; develop (looks)
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesverb
to sell (goods, often illicit or surplus); to dispose of; to offload
Often implies selling stolen goods, surplus stock, or items that are difficult to sell. Can carry a slightly negative connotation.
The thief disposed of all the stolen goods.
This batch of stock has been backlogged for a long time and is hard to sell off.
verb
(of a young person's appearance) to develop into; to grow into (being pretty/handsome); to blossom
literarySimilar to '出落'. Used to describe how a child or young person grows into an attractive adult. Usually followed by complements like '得' or '成'.
After not seeing her for years, she has grown into a young lady.
This child has grown into quite a handsome/beautiful person.
verb
to exonerate; to absolve; to clear (of guilt or blame)
formalFormal usage, often in legal or serious contexts. Usually takes an object like '罪名' (guilt) or '责任' (responsibility).
His sophistry is nothing but self-exoneration.
He tried every means to exonerate himself from guilt.