Como Pronunciar "act of congress"

expression

AKT-uhv-KONG-gruhs

AKT-ov-KONG-gres

Definição

A law that has been officially passed by the legislative branch of the U.S. Congress. It can also be used informally to describe something very difficult to get approved or to make happen.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈækt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs

Inglês Britânico

ˈækt/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

AKT-uhv-KONG-gruhs

AKT-ov-KONG-gres

Ouça em Contexto

The new law was passed as an act of Congress.

An act of Congress is required to change this rule.

It became illegal after an act of Congress.

Getting a raise around here takes an act of Congress!