Como Pronunciar "stave off"
expression
ˈsteɪv/ /ˈɔf
STAYV AWF
stˈeɪv/ /ˈɒf
STAYV OF
Definição
To stop something bad from happening, or delay it for a period of time.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈsteɪv/ /ˈɔf
Inglês Britânico
stˈeɪv/ /ˈɒf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
STAYV AWF
UK
STAYV OF
Ouça em Contexto
She eats healthy food to stave off illness.
Drinking water can help stave off dehydration.
He worked hard to stave off failure.
A cup of coffee can stave off sleepiness for a while, but not forever.