"deadweight" 怎么发音

word

DED-wayt

释义

The weight of something that does not move by itself, especially a load being carried. It can also mean a person or thing that slows you down or is a burden.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdɛdˌweɪt

英式英语

dˈɛdweɪt

简化发音

美式

DED-wayt

英式

DED-wayt

语境中听

He struggled to lift the deadweight of the box.

The broken car was a deadweight on the road.

She felt like a deadweight at the party because she didn't know anyone.

Carrying his friend home after the injury was like dragging a deadweight.