Como Pronunciar "beat a retreat"

expression

BEET-uh-ri-TREET

Definição

To leave quickly or withdraw from a place or situation, especially to avoid danger, defeat, or embarrassment. Originally a military term, now often used in daily conversation.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈbit/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ɹiˈtɹit

Inglês Britânico

bˈiːt/ /æɪ/ /ɹɪtɹˈiːt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

BEET-uh-ri-TREET

Ouça em Contexto

When they saw the storm coming, the hikers beat a retreat.

Our team had to beat a retreat after losing the game.

She decided to beat a retreat from the noisy party.

Once they realized they were outnumbered, they quickly beat a retreat.