Como Pronunciar "take a beating"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbitɪŋ
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːtɪŋ
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
Definição
To be badly harmed, damaged, or defeated, either literally (physically hurt) or figuratively (losing money, reputation, etc.).
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbitɪŋ
Inglês Britânico
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːtɪŋ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
UK
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
Ouça em Contexto
After the match, the team took a beating.
The stock market took a beating last year.
My phone took a beating but it still works.
Our profits really took a beating this quarter.