كيف تنطق "prick up"
expression
ˈpɹɪk/ /ˈəp
PRIK-uhp
pɹˈɪk/ /ˈʌp
prik-UP
التعريف
To raise one's ears or become alert, usually in response to a sound. Often used to mean paying sudden, close attention, especially when something interesting or surprising is heard.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈpɹɪk/ /ˈəp
الإنجليزية البريطانية
pɹˈɪk/ /ˈʌp
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
PRIK-uhp
بريطاني
prik-UP
استمع في السياق
The dog pricked up its ears when it heard the bell.
When she heard her name, she pricked up.
You could see the horses prick up their ears at the noise.
I always prick up my ears when I hear good gossip.