Phrase meaning
1① let someone do something: British pronunciation: [h? Someone? Du] [sth], American pronunciation: [h? Someone? Du] [sth], British pronunciation is the same as American pronunciation.
Grammatical structure: have+ object+present participle
Let someone do something means that someone has done something, emphasizing that the action has been completed.
I asked my assistant to prepare the presentation for tomorrow's meeting. I asked my assistant to prepare the presentation for tomorrow's meeting. )
Someone did something: British pronunciation: [h? Someone? N] [sth] American pronunciation: [h? Someone? something
Grammatical structure: have+ object+past participle
Letting someone finish something means that someone is doing something, emphasizing that the action is going on.
I have sent my car to be repaired. ) I have sent the car to be repaired. )
use
"Let someone do something." And "someone did something" are common verb phrases in English, but they have different meanings.
(1) "Let someone do something" means that someone is doing a task or activity, which usually emphasizes that the action is taking place and is an ongoing state. This form is usually used to describe the current situation or future plans.
For example:
I now ask my assistant to write the report. )
He always asks her to do his laundry. )
(2) "Someone has done something" means that someone has completed a task or activity, usually emphasizing that the action is over and has been completed. This form is usually used to describe what has happened or what has been done.
For example:
I have sent my car to be repaired. I have sent my car to be repaired. )
She had her nails done in a beauty salon. )
It should be noted that "let someone do something" emphasizes the ongoing action, while "let someone do something" emphasizes the completed action. Therefore, when choosing which form to use, you need to make a choice according to the context and the meaning expressed.