"chinese water torture" 怎么发音

expression

US

chy-NEEZ WAW-ter TOR-chur

UK

chy-NEEZ WAW-tuh TOR-chuh

释义

A form of torture where water is slowly dripped onto a person's forehead, causing extreme discomfort and mental stress. It also refers metaphorically to something very irritating that repeats over time.

IPA 音标

美式英语

tʃaɪˈniz/ /ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈtɔɹtʃɝ

英式英语

tʃaɪˈniːz/ /wˈɔːtɐ/ /tˈɔːtʃɐ

简化发音

美式

chy-NEEZ WAW-ter TOR-chur

英式

chy-NEEZ WAW-tuh TOR-chuh

语境中听

Chinese water torture is a method where water drips on the forehead.

Many people find Chinese water torture disturbing to imagine.

The story explained how Chinese water torture can break someone’s will.

These constant phone calls are like Chinese water torture!