Como Pronunciar "bear down on"
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BAIR-DOWN-AHN
bˈeə/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
BAIR-DOWN-ON
Definição
To move quickly and forcefully towards someone or something, often in a threatening or determined way.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
Inglês Britânico
bˈeə/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BAIR-DOWN-AHN
UK
BAIR-DOWN-ON
Ouça em Contexto
The storm bore down on the city quickly.
The truck bore down on the crossing pedestrians.
The player bore down on the goal with determination.
Just as we were leaving, a car bore down on us out of nowhere.