Como Pronunciar "beat off"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈɔf
BEET-awf
bˈiːt/ /ˈɒf
BEET-of
Definição
To defend against and successfully stop an attack or unwanted advance, especially by using force or effort; sometimes used to mean rejecting something firmly.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbit/ /ˈɔf
Inglês Britânico
bˈiːt/ /ˈɒf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BEET-awf
UK
BEET-of
Ouça em Contexto
The soldiers managed to beat off the enemy attack.
We had to beat off several attempts to steal the painting.
The goalkeeper managed to beat off the shot.
They tried to break into our camp last night, but we beat them off.