Como Pronunciar "work against"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
WURK uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
wˈɜːk/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
WURK uh-GENST
Definição
To oppose or make something more difficult for someone or something. It can also mean having a negative effect or being an obstacle.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈwɝk/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglês Britânico
wˈɜːk/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WURK uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
WURK uh-GENST
Ouça em Contexto
Bad weather can work against farmers during harvest time.
His lack of experience may work against him in the job interview.
Sometimes your emotions can work against you.
It felt like everything was working against us on that trip.