This is the 6256th most frequent Chinese word.
得免
"得免" means "to be spared" or "to avoid."
In this sentence, '得免' is used to convey the avoidance or exemption from an unfavorable situation, namely being laid off.
我通过努力工作得免了这次裁员。
Through hard work, I avoided being laid off this time.
Here, '得免' implies being excused or spared from an expected punishment due to a valid reason.
合理的解释使他得免了我的责罚。
A reasonable explanation allowed him to be exempted from my punishment.
In this example, '得免' signifies escaping or avoiding a danger due to proactive measures.