deal with

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Meaning: To handle a problem

处理、应对
Lidiar con, ocuparse de
対処する、処理する
대처하다, 처리하다

To take action to solve or manage a difficult situation.

采取行动来解决或管理困难的情况。
Tomar medidas para resolver o gestionar una situación difícil.
困難な状況を解決したり管理したりするための行動をとること。
어려운 상황을 해결하거나 관리하기 위해 조치를 취하는 것을 의미한다.
Base verb: deal
Particle: with
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. We need to deal with this.
    我们需要处理这件事
    Tenemos que ocuparnos de esto
    これに対処する必要がある
    이 문제를 처리해야 한다.
  2. I'll deal with it tomorrow.
    我明天处理
    Me ocuparé de ello mañana
    明日対処するよ
    내일 처리할게.
  3. How do you deal with stress?
    你怎么应对压力?
    ¿Cómo lidias con el estrés?
    ストレスにどう対処していますか?
    스트레스에 어떻게 대처하세요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: handling, managing, solving

Tone: determined

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  • Deal with it
    处理它
    ocuparse de ello
    対処する、片付ける
    처리하다

Origin & History

From dealing cards, handling distribution.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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