"big end of town" 怎么发音

expression

US

BIG end uhv TOWN

UK

BIG end ov TOWN

释义

An Australian expression referring to powerful, wealthy, or influential people and businesses, especially those in large companies or financial institutions.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtaʊn

英式英语

bˈɪɡ/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈaʊn

简化发音

美式

BIG end uhv TOWN

英式

BIG end ov TOWN

语境中听

The big end of town supported the new tax cuts.

Many politicians listen to the big end of town.

She never trusted the big end of town.

If you want funding, you need connections at the big end of town.