tell on sb.
意思
(告某人的状,打某人的小报告)
使用场合/场景
(非正式用语,主要用在口语中,向有权威的人透露别人不光彩的事)
结构+使用方法
(tell on sb.=被告发的人)(tell sb.=权威者 on sb.=被告发的人)
例句
1. I didn't finish the homework, please don't tell dad on me.
我没完成家庭作业,拜托别向老爸揭发我。
2. Johnny caught Thomas smoking and told teacher on him.
Johnny发现Thomas吸烟就到老师那打了他的小报告。
3. Annie cheated in the exam, and one classmate told on her.
Annie考试作弊了,班里一个同学告发了她。
补充
1. catch sb. doing sth. = 逮住/抓住/发现/正巧撞见某人做某事
2. cheat in the exam = 考试作弊