Como Pronunciar "take a dive"

expression

TAYK-uh-DYV

Definição

To deliberately lose a game, match, or contest, often in sports or business. It can also mean to suddenly drop or collapse, especially in financial contexts.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪv

Inglês Britânico

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪv

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

TAYK-uh-DYV

Ouça em Contexto

The boxer was paid to take a dive in the third round.

The company’s stock took a dive after the bad news.

Some players might take a dive to help their friends win.

After the scandal, several politicians' reputations took a dive.