كيف تنطق "backstairs"
word
ˈbækˌstɛɹz
BAK-stairz
bˈæksteəz
BAK-stairz
التعريف
A 'backstairs' is a staircase at the back of a building, often used by servants. Figuratively, it means something secret or hidden, especially dishonest or sneaky actions.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈbækˌstɛɹz
الإنجليزية البريطانية
bˈæksteəz
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
BAK-stairz
بريطاني
BAK-stairz
استمع في السياق
The servants used the backstairs to move quietly around the house.
There is a backstairs near the kitchen for deliveries.
He took the backstairs to avoid being seen.
There’s a lot of backstairs gossip going on in the company right now.